Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Joplin, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $105,500 to charitable organizations.
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust gave $106K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,500
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,206
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,083,971
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 E 32Nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: (417) 623-3424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Paradise Cemetery ($25K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Missouri 91%, Kansas 6%, Florida 3%, and North Carolina 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2022) to $106K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Cemetery Jasper, MO | Maintenance and Build Crematorium | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Missouri Kansas Ballwin, MO | Create Life-Changing Wishes for Children Criticaly | $20,000 |
| Peterson Outdoor Ministries Webb City, MO | Provide Therapy for Injured Veterans | $15,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Childrens Home Bridgeton, MO | Provide Children with Hope Healing Restoration | $10,000 |
| Dream Big Little One Weir, KS | Providing Bedding for Kids | $6,000 |
| City of Jasper Jasper, MO | Restoration of City Signs | $5,000 |
| GNPI Joplin, MO | Share the Gospel Around the World | $5,000 |
| Jasper County 4H Carthage, MO | Youth Program Offers Growth Servingengaging | $5,000 |
| Lamar Sheltered Workshop Lamar, MO | Provide Supplies and Food to Those in Need | $5,000 |
| International Missionary Fellowship Largo, FL | Provide Medical and Spiritual Care | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,083,971 | $69,716 | $131,850 | $105,500 | 17 | $131,850 | $43,628 | $6,880 |
| 2023 | $2,143,477 | $65,679 | $131,300 | $106,000 | 15 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,831,720 | $16,995 | $100,731 | $93,000 | 7 | $93,000 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for children and families, veterans, community projects, youth programs, and religious and medical services. These examples describe the grants reported, not a stated foundation mission.
Among its grantees, Missouri Baptist Children's Home says its mission is “to serve God by responding to the needs of children, youth and families to make a lasting difference in their lives.” International Missionary Fellowship describes its mission as providing Christian missionary and medical services to an individual recipient describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $105,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000.
Its largest reported grants included $25,000 to Paradise Cemetery for maintenance and building a crematorium; $20,000 to Make-A-Wish Missouri Kansas to create wishes for children; $15,000 to Peterson Outdoor Ministries to provide therapy for injured veterans; and $10,000 to Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Other grants included $6,000 to an individual recipient and $5,000 each to the City of Jasper, GNPI, Jasper County 4H, and an individual recipient The filing also reports $3,000 to International Missionary Fellowship and $1,000 each to Avilla Schools, Backpack Snack Attach, and an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chuck Brown as trustee.
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust is led by Chuck Brown, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chuck Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust gave $106K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 15 grants.
What is Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,206, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jasper, MO (4 grants), Lamar, MO (2 grants) and Carthage, MO (2 grants).
Does Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Paradise Cemetery ($25,000), Make a Wish Missouri Kansas ($20,000) and Peterson Outdoor Ministries ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust?
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for children and families, veterans, community projects, youth programs, and religious and medical services. These examples describe the grants reported, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3069834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 19, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fortner-charitable-foundation-trust-morg_2ece23c1a7b447e4b02e1d37687201df
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