Finis M Moss Charitable Trust
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Columbia, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Missouri, including support for scholarships, capital improvements, operations, and programs.
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Finis M Moss Charitable Trust gave $226K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,500
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,550
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,349,796
- -2.1% 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 Finis M Moss Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing names Bryan Breckenridge as the contact. It says to see the attached form for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Bryan Breckenridge
Mailing address: 82 N Cedar Lake Dr W, Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (417) 549-0623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Finis M Moss Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nevada R-5 Schools ($48K). Together the top 10 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 44 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Finis M Moss Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2021) to $226K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada R-5 Schools Nevada, MO | Scholarship Foundation | $48,000 |
| Community Outreach Nevada, MO | Capital Improvements and Operations | $46,000 |
| Center for Human Services Sedalia, MO | In-Kind Rent | $30,000 |
| Vernon County Community Fund Nevada, MO | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Bright Futures of El Dorado Springs El Dorado Springs, MO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Vernon Cty Comestic Court Nevada, MO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Cottey College Nevada, MO | Scholarshipscapital Improvements | $14,000 |
| CCPA Nevada, MO | Capital Improvements | $12,000 |
| United Way of Vernon County Nevada, MO | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Nevada Shrine Club Trans Fund Schell City, MO | Transport Crippled Children | $3,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,349,796 | $305,940 | $400,952 | $225,500 | 10 | $307,820 | $215,284 | $324,142 |
| 2024 | $4,444,634 | $297,505 | $394,745 | $204,500 | 8 | $290,475 | $198,035 | $282,722 |
| 2023 | $4,541,874 | $310,739 | $370,401 | $195,000 | 8 | $277,937 | $219,960 | $275,088 |
| 2022 | $4,601,536 | $201,061 | $385,855 | $206,241 | 9 | $291,317 | $107,839 | $272,470 |
| 2021 | $4,788,444 | $202,653 | $363,219 | $182,222 | 9 | $265,545 | $104,979 | $291,957 |
| 2020 | $4,946,896 | $200,560 | $381,516 | $198,492 | 9 | — | $123,379 | $266,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Finis M Moss Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $324K 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 2025 grants show support for scholarship foundations, community services, capital improvements, operations, and program support. Among its grantees, Community Outreach describes its mission as meeting local emergency needs and helping people improve their circumstances through services including a food pantry, thrift shop, and lessons. Center for Human Services says it assists children and adults with disabilities to support their independence and inclusion. Cottey College describes itself as a liberal arts college that educates women to contribute to global society.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $225,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $48,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable awards included $48,000 to Nevada R-5 Schools for a scholarship foundation, $46,000 to Community Outreach for capital improvements and operations, $30,000 to Center for Human Services for in-kind rent, and $25,000 to Vernon County Community Fund for capital improvements. Cottey College received $14,000 for scholarships and capital improvements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Don Mills, Bryan Breckenridge, and Larry Forkner as co-trustees.
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bryan Breckenridge
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Don Mills
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Larry Forkner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Don Mills (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Finis M Moss Charitable Trust
How much does Finis M Moss Charitable Trust give each year?
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust gave $226K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 8 grants.
What is Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,550, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Finis M Moss Charitable Trust give grants?
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust 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 Nevada, MO (7 grants).
Does Finis M Moss Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Nevada R-5 Schools ($48,000), Community Outreach ($46,000) and Center for Human Services ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Finis M Moss Charitable Trust?
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $324K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Finis M Moss Charitable Trust fund?
The 2025 grants show support for scholarship foundations, community services, capital improvements, operations, and program support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Finis M Moss Charitable Trust?
The filing names Bryan Breckenridge as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's EIN?
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7451729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Finis M Moss Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/finis-m-moss-charitable-trust-morg_40e77b475a95468aba2c176a9f34330d
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