Conservation Foundation of Missouri
Conservation Foundation of Missouri is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jefferson City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $962K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $69K.
Conservation Foundation of Missouri at a glance
In short: Conservation Foundation of Missouri gave $64K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $21K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $64,324
- +13.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $21,441
- -24.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $961,779
- -20.4% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Conservation Foundation of Missouri
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Conservation Foundation of Missouri
Carl Morrow Graduate Scholarships in Natural Resources Grant
Conservation Foundation of Missouri
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFMCT Minority Natural Resource Scholarship Grant
Conservation Foundation of Missouri
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFMCT: Carl Morrow Annual Giving Program Grant
Conservation Foundation of Missouri
Amount
US $250 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Conservation Foundation of Missouri funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Conservation Federation of Missouri ($37K). Together the top 3 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2021) to $64K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Federation of Missouri Jefferson City, MO | Help support the monthly publication, Conservation Federation, scholarships, and operational support. | $37,324 |
| Scholarships Jefferson City, MO | College Scholarships | $26,000 |
| MO Stream Team Watershed Coal Shelbina, MO | Carl Morrow Giving | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $961,779 | $99,171 | $88,621 | $64,324 | 3 | $85,524 | $69,009 |
| 2021 | $1,207,515 | $133,265 | $78,408 | $56,508 | 2 | $77,676 | $93,169 |
| 2020 | $1,067,613 | $61,454 | $82,915 | $58,546 | 12 | — | $29,275 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Conservation Foundation of Missouri is led by Ike Lovan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ike Lovan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winnie Runge Stribling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ike Irwin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micaela Haymaker
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charlie Davidson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Irwin (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Conservation Foundation of Missouri
How much does Conservation Foundation of Missouri give each year?
Conservation Foundation of Missouri gave $64K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $57K across 2 grants.
What is Conservation Foundation of Missouri's typical grant size?
Conservation Foundation of Missouri's median grant in 2022 was $26,000, and its average grant was $21,441, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Conservation Foundation of Missouri give grants?
Conservation Foundation of Missouri gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jefferson City, MO (2 grants).
Does Conservation Foundation of Missouri give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Conservation Foundation of Missouri's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Conservation Foundation of Missouri?
Conservation Foundation of Missouri reported $962K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $99K.
What is Conservation Foundation of Missouri?
Conservation Foundation of Missouri is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jefferson City, MO. It holds $962K in total assets as of 2022.
What is Conservation Foundation of Missouri's EIN?
Conservation Foundation of Missouri's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7119620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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