Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri
Scholarships for students first year of college; helping youth learn leadership skills and performing community service; financially supporting youth kamp, and safety and community events
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri at a glance
In short: Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +138.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,667
- +138.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,725,513
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beatrice Johnson Kiwanis Kamp ($60K). Together the top 3 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Johnson Kiwanis Kamp Russellville, AR | Funds for Operating Expenses of the Kamp | $60,000 |
| Missouriarkansas District of Key C Batesville, AR | Funds for District Key Club Convention | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Pulaski Heights Little Rock, AR | Funds for Key Leader Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,725,513 | $121,893 | $193,662 | $80,000 | 3 | $105,240 |
| 2024 | $1,686,259 | $59,528 | $68,330 | $33,500 | 3 | $40,085 |
| 2023 | $1,331,796 | $57,435 | $83,348 | $51,162 | 1 | $41,627 |
| 2022 | $1,214,787 | $74,740 | $81,023 | $46,000 | 3 | $54,550 |
| 2021 | $1,431,503 | $133,474 | $67,689 | $25,000 | 1 | $109,402 |
| 2020 | $1,277,222 | $50,016 | $65,131 | $25,000 | 1 | $26,319 |
About Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri
Based on IRS filings
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sulphur Springs, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri is led by Carla Obrien, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla Obrien
President
President Elect → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Thompson
Trustee
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Mace
Trustee at Large
Trustee → Trustee at Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Yates
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Baker
Past President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Buckwalter
Secretary
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sherman
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ron Hill (2022) — President Elect
- Former: Gene Bartley (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Troy Massey (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Don Leupold (2020) — President Elect
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri
How much does Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri give each year?
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34K across 3 grants.
What is Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri's typical grant size?
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri give grants?
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri?
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $122K.
What is Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri?
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sulphur Springs, AR. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri's EIN?
Earl Collins Kiwanis Foundation of Missouri's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6052800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
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