Boone County Community Trust
The Boone County Community Trust is a private foundation based in Columbia, Missouri, that supports nonprofit organizations working to benefit Boone County and its residents. Established in 1974, the Trust describes its purpose as helping improve the community through financial assistance to local nonprofits.
Boone County Community Trust at a glance
In short: Boone County Community Trust gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Missouri. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,804
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,843
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,900
- Total assets
- $3,299,731
- -5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Boone County Community Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Trust’s website invites nonprofit organizations working to better Boone County to apply, so it accepts unsolicited requests. Applications may be submitted through its online form, by mail, or by hand delivery. The application asks for organizational information, proof of IRS tax-exempt status, board approval and board-member information, a project description and budget, an explanation of need, a completion timeline, and information about collaboration and project-specific fundraising. Competitive bids are requested for equipment or services; the website recommends at least two where the market supports them. The Trust does not fund operational expenses. Applicants must be IRS-recognized nonprofits located in Boone County and benefit its citizens. Capital-campaign needs, building projects, repairs, renovations, and essential equipment receive primary consideration.
- Review Cycle
- The regular review meetings are in May and October, with submission deadlines of April 1 and September 1, respectively. Those 2026 deadlines have passed. The Trust’s website says emergency applications may be submitted at any time for urgent requests outside the regular cutoff dates. Its 2024 filing also describes requests submitted in letter form, detailing the specific uses or needs and amount requested, with deadlines before April 1 or September 1.
- Deadline
- The regular review meetings are in May and October, with submission deadlines of April 1 and September 1, respectively.
- Contact
Application contact: Central Trust Company
Mailing address: 720 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65205
Phone: (573) 817-8787
Website: https://bcctrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boone County Community Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Job Point ($38K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 66 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s website says grants must go to nonprofits located in Boone County and benefit its citizens. The 2025 filing reports that 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 8% to Arkansas, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Boone County Community Trust open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2021) to $194K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Job Point Columbia, MO | General Support | $38,001 |
| Heart of Missouri CASA Columbia, MO | Unrestricted | $38,001 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Columbia, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Spectrum Health Columbia, MO | Support of Charitable | $18,000 |
| Stephens College Little Rock, AR | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Coyote Hill Christian Childrens Home Harrisburg, MO | General Support | $13,040 |
| Central Missouri Humane Society Columbia, MO | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Oats Inc Columbia, MO | Support for Charitable | $9,800 |
| Missouri River Relief Columbia, MO | General Support | $8,995 |
| IN2ACTION Columbia, MO | General Support | $7,846 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,299,731 | $144,744 | $345,999 | $193,804 | 14 | $322,158 | $122,051 | $229,735 |
| 2024 | $3,502,002 | $793,108 | $188,603 | $158,112 | 10 | $168,397 | $152,066 | $195,243 |
| 2023 | $2,896,332 | $76,586 | $208,034 | $176,637 | 17 | $186,119 | $72,825 | $167,471 |
| 2022 | $3,027,373 | $310,971 | $196,204 | $163,775 | 7 | $178,503 | $296,288 | $190,540 |
| 2021 | $2,912,040 | $248,761 | $194,170 | $156,408 | 18 | — | $229,625 | $183,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boone County Community Trust reported a distributable amount of $230K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated mission is the betterment of Boone County. Its website describes support for organizations serving children, older adults, people with disabilities, and people in need of food or shelter, as well as arts, education, and historical-preservation groups. Capital campaigns, buildings, renovations, repairs, and essential equipment receive primary consideration.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Heart of Missouri CASA says its volunteer advocates stand up for abused and neglected children in court to help them find safe, permanent homes. Job Point says it provides career planning, training, and job-placement assistance. Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture says it connects people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning. Other 2025 recipients describe work in companion-animal welfare, transportation, and transition and recovery support.
Grantmaking
The Trust’s 2025 filing lists 14 grants totaling $193,804. Awards ranged from $1,665 to $38,001, with a median of $9,900. Its 2024 filing lists 10 grants totaling $158,112; the 2023 filing lists 17 totaling $176,637.
In 2025, the largest listed awards were $38,001 each to Job Point for general support and Heart of Missouri CASA for unrestricted use. Other listed awards included $20,000 to Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture for general support, $18,000 to Spectrum Health for charitable support, $15,000 to Stephens College for a scholarship, and $13,040 to Coyote Hill Christian Childrens Home for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Central Trust Company as trustee. Directors listed are Robert B. Price III, David L. Knight, Vicki S. Russell, Lynda Baumgartner, and Jan Witherwax.
Boone County Community Trust's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Central Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$19K (2021) → $23K (2025)
David L. Knight
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Witherwax
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Baumgartner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Price III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki S. Russell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Central Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Boone County Community Trust
How much does Boone County Community Trust give each year?
Boone County Community Trust gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 10 grants.
What is Boone County Community Trust's typical grant size?
Boone County Community Trust's median grant in 2025 was $9,900, and its average grant was $13,843, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boone County Community Trust that year got $15K on average.
Where does Boone County Community Trust give grants?
Boone County Community Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MO (10 grants).
Does Boone County Community Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Boone County Community Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Boone County Community Trust's largest grantees?
Boone County Community Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Job Point ($38,001), Heart of Missouri CASA ($38,001) and Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boone County Community Trust?
Boone County Community Trust reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Boone County Community Trust fund?
The Trust’s stated mission is the betterment of Boone County. Its website describes support for organizations serving children, older adults, people with disabilities, and people in need of food or shelter, as well as arts, education, and historical-preservation groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boone County Community Trust?
The Trust’s website invites nonprofit organizations working to better Boone County to apply, so it accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Boone County Community Trust's EIN?
Boone County Community Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6182354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Boone County Community Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Boone County Community Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/boone-county-community-trust-morg_b275c0b0bb9a4e9d872b7a3957cc42b2
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