Cora E Adkins Trust
Cora E Adkins Trust is a private foundation, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $74K.
Cora E Adkins Trust at a glance
In short: Cora E Adkins Trust gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $464K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,855,238
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $463,810
- Median grant
- $371,306
- Primary geography
- Missouri (60% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Cora E Adkins Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Southeast Missouri State University Foundation ($743K). Together the top 4 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University Foundation Cape Girardeau, MO | General Support | $742,612 |
| Central Methodist University Fayette, MO | General Support | $371,306 |
| Ar Tech University Foundation Russellville, AR | General Support | $371,306 |
| University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR | General Support | $370,014 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $82,287 | $1,865,911 | $1,855,238 | 4 | $74,134 | $34,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cora E Adkins Trust reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cora E Adkins Trust's only listed officer is Simmons Bank, Trustee on the 2020 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Simmons Bank
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $8K, to Simmons Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Cora E Adkins Trust
How much does Cora E Adkins Trust give each year?
Cora E Adkins Trust gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Cora E Adkins Trust's typical grant size?
Cora E Adkins Trust's median grant in 2020 was $371,306, and its average grant was $463,810, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cora E Adkins Trust give grants?
Cora E Adkins Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (40%).
Does Cora E Adkins Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cora E Adkins Trust's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Cora E Adkins Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Cora E Adkins Trust reported a distributable amount of $35K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cora E Adkins Trust's EIN?
Cora E Adkins Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6115592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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