Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Meadville, Missouri. Its reported grants include support for local community infrastructure and health facilities, as well as scholarships for students.
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc gave $62K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,955
- +395.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,581
- +416.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $504,714
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Nelson Dinsmore 607 E Crandall, Meadville, MO 64659
Phone: (660) 938-4166
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meadville R-IV School District ($37K). Together the top 2 received $46K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($15,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 726% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meadville R-IV School District Meadville, MO | Grant to Replace Meadville Community Center Roof | $36,850 |
| Meadville Health Association Meadville, MO | Grant to Replace Meadville Clinic Hvac System | $9,605 |
| 22 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,500 |
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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 | $504,714 | $24,220 | $63,859 | $61,955 | 24 | $62,804 | $19,056 | $26,746 |
| 2024 | $544,353 | $257,981 | $14,372 | $12,500 | 25 | $13,514 | $16,832 | $15,426 |
| 2023 | $300,744 | $6,476 | $51,505 | $50,000 | 21 | $50,739 | $5,140 | $14,988 |
| 2022 | $345,773 | $2,738 | $8,968 | $7,500 | 15 | $8,129 | $1,597 | $17,540 |
| 2021 | $352,003 | $15,177 | $32,320 | $31,000 | 22 | $31,615 | $15,173 | $19,237 |
| 2020 | $369,146 | $8,373 | $35,217 | $33,800 | 15 | — | $7,371 | $19,063 |
| 2019 | $395,990 | $10,099 | $13,840 | $12,456 | 16 | — | $10,068 | $19,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 foundation’s stated primary activity is scholarships and other charitable purposes. Its 2025 grants included roof replacement for the Meadville community center, HVAC replacement for a clinic, and scholarships to individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $61,955. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $36,850, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $36,850 to Meadville R-IV School District for the community center roof and $9,605 to Meadville Health Association for the clinic HVAC system. The filing also lists scholarships, including nine grants of $1,000 and one of $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nelson Dinsmore as president, Connie Sallee as secretary, and Maggie Beall as treasurer.
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc is led by Nelson Dinsmore, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nelson Dinsmore
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Sallee
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Beall
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc
How much does Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc give each year?
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc gave $62K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 25 grants.
What is Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,581, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc give grants?
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Meadville, MO (2 grants).
Does Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (22 grants).
How large is Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc?
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc reported $505K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated primary activity is scholarships and other charitable purposes. Its 2025 grants included roof replacement for the Meadville community center, HVAC replacement for a clinic, and scholarships to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1573474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Clifford Doolin Foundation Inc 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 May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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