Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Chillicothe, MO EIN: 43-1862698

The only purpose of this foundation is to support the united methodist church & the grand river area family ymca, both of chillicothe, Missouri - both 501(c)(3) organizations.

Key facts about Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation

In short: Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation gave $102K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
43-1862698
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$102,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$51,000
Median grant
$51,000
Total assets
$1,495,771
Primary geography
Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

-1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$102K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$51K

+0.0% YoY

How Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chillicothe, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $89K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Chillicothe

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K2 grants20202 grants20212 grants20222 grants20232 grants20242 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2021) to $116K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $102K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

United Methodist Church of Chillicothe Inc: $61KUnited Methodist Church ofChillicothe Inc$61KGrand River Area Family YMCA Inc: $41KGrand River Area Family YMCAInc$41K

The largest 2025 recipient was United Methodist Church of Chillicothe Inc ($61K). Together the top 2 received $102K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Methodist Church of Chillicothe Inc Chillicothe, MOThe grants are to be used for general support of each organization.$61,000
Grand River Area Family YMCA Inc Chillicothe, MOThe grants are to be used for general support of each organization.$41,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,495,771$1,514,663$1,540,054
Revenue$89,409$80,752$103,999
Expenses$108,301$106,143$106,835
Net Investment Income$89,409$80,752$103,999

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation is led by Frances Buckner, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Frances Buckner

    Director, President & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    $1K (2020) → $2K (2025)

  • Brent Turner

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dean Brookshier

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Cowherd

    Director & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Ashbrook

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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

Frances Buckner — Director, President & Trea: $2KFrances BucknerDirector, President & Trea$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Frances Buckner (Director, President & Trea).

Frequently asked questions about Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation

How much does Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation give each year?

Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation gave $102K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $102K across 2 grants.

How large is Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation?

Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $89K.

What is Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation?

Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chillicothe, MO. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation operate?

Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.

What is Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation's EIN?

Forrest and Doris Sensenich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1862698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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