Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation is a private foundation based in Belton, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $12,540, primarily to organizations in Missouri.
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation at a glance
In short: Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation gave $13K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Missouri. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,540
- +77.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,045
- +77.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $321
- -96.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (96% 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 Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7907 E 162Nd Pl, Belton, MO 64012
Phone: (816) 305-3247
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crossroads UMC Church ($8K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The remaining reported shares were Texas, Minnesota, Florida, and Tennessee, each at 1%. The listed grants also included recipients in New York and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $755; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $14K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads UMC Church Belton, MO | General Operations | $4,665 |
| Crossroads UMC Church Belton, MO | Pirate Pantry | $2,000 |
| Belton Educational Foundation Belton, MO | Pirate Pantry | $2,000 |
| Crossroads UMC Church Belton, MO | Umcor National | $1,750 |
| Crossroads UMC Chruch Belton, MO | Umcor International | $1,500 |
| American Heart Associaton Dallas, TX | General Operations | $100 |
| Department of Development Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Operations | $100 |
| Shriners Hospitals Tampa, FL | General Operations | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitals Memphis, TN | General Operations | $100 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Belton, MO | General Operations | $100 |
Ready to take the next step with Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321 | $12,001 | $13,181 | $12,540 | 12 | $12,540 | $12,540 |
| 2024 | $8,366 | $6,285 | $8,119 | $7,072 | 12 | $7,072 | — |
| 2023 | $3,334 | $3,094 | $2,928 | $2,047 | 7 | $2,047 | — |
| 2022 | $3,401 | $3,260 | $905 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,029 | $14,650 | $14,733 | $13,814 | 8 | $13,814 | — |
| 2020 | $895 | $5,786 | $6,390 | $5,185 | 4 | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,499 | $8,249 | $6,978 | $5,550 | 6 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for general operations, a food pantry, and UMCOR national and international purposes.
One recipient, Belton Educational Foundation, received $2,000 in 2025. The grantee describes its mission as providing funding to enrich educational opportunities and encourage innovation to maximize the learning potential of every student attending the Belton School District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $12,540. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $4,665, with a median of $100.
Among the largest grants were $4,665 to Crossroads UMC Church for general operations; $2,000 to Crossroads UMC Church and $2,000 to Belton Educational Foundation for Pirate Pantry; $1,750 to Crossroads UMC Church for UMCOR national; and $1,500 to Crossroads UMC CHRUCH for UMCOR international.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Ella J Anderson as chair/director/pres and secretary/treasurer, and Cheri S Graham and Thomas W Homer as directors.
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheri S. Graham
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Homer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ella J. Anderson
Chairmandirectorpres & Sectreas
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation
How much does Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation give each year?
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation gave $13K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 12 grants.
What is Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's typical grant size?
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $1,045, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation that year got $755 on average.
Where does Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation give grants?
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Belton, MO (6 grants).
Does Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's largest grantees?
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Crossroads UMC Church ($8,415 across 3 grants), Belton Educational Foundation ($2,000) and Crossroads UMC Chruch ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation?
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation reported $321 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for general operations, a food pantry, and UMCOR national and international purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's EIN?
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2383096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Carmax Foundation
Richmond, VA
The CarMax Foundation supports health and wellness, education and workforce success, and resilient communities, including playgrounds, volunteer-led projects, and services for underserved people. Its 2026 grants ranged from $9,140 to $3,396,861, with a median of $285,350; it funds organizations in the Greater Richmond area, CarMax markets such as Atlanta, and nationally aligned nonprofits. Applications are accepted online only, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
6
Total Given
$4.8M
Albemarle Foundation
Charlotte, NC
In 2024, the Albemarle Foundation funded emergency relief, education, community philanthropy, and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, among other causes. It made 147 grants totaling $3.65 million; awards ranged from $10 to $1,359,587, with a median of $1,000. Most grant dollars went to Delaware, with additional funding in the District of Columbia and North Carolina; the filing says applicants should contact the foundation and directs them to application materials, but does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$30.2M
Grants
147
Total Given
$3.7M
The Sandy Hill Foundation
Madison, NJ
The Sandy Hill Foundation supports community, education, health, and human-services organizations, with most 2024 grant dollars going to New Jersey and additional funding in Pennsylvania and Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.
Assets
$25.4M
Grants
117
Total Given
$3.9M
The Scott Foundation
Monroe, LA
Assets
$17.6M
Grants
256
Total Given
$856K
Miramar Charitable Foundation
Ft Mitchell, KY
Miramar Charitable Foundation funds preselected charitable organizations across areas including arts, survivor support, education, science, and journalism, with grants to recipients in multiple states; in 2024, the largest shares went to Colorado, North Carolina, California, New York, and Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $1 million, with a median of $2,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$32.5M
Grants
188
Total Given
$4.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Missouri
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Charitable Economic Opportunity Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?