Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust
The Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Maryville, Missouri. Its 2025 grants supported nonprofit and community organizations with food and clothing programs, housing and utility assistance, fire-service equipment, library restoration, playgrounds, and other community projects.
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust gave $676K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Missouri. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $675,968
- +38.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,390
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,235
- Total assets
- $9,611,498
- +10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (12 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact Diane Thomsen for the five-page application form and submit the completed form to the trustees.
- Review Cycle
- April 15 and October 15 each year.
- Deadline
- April 15 and October 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Diane Thomsen
Mailing address: 525 W Grant, Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: (660) 853-9815
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nodaway County Ministry Center ($189K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $565K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 88 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 16% to recipients in Iowa. Grants included awards to organizations in Maryville and other Missouri communities, as well as to Hopkins Fire Protection District in Bedford, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 21 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2020) to $676K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $676K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nodaway County Ministry Center Maryville, MO | Additional grant to be used for food and otherservices | $100,000 |
| Nodaway County Ministry Center Maryville, MO | Brown bag programand to purchaseadditional meat, milk & eggs | $89,400 |
| The Ministry Center Maryville, MO | Backpack Buddiesprogram/Purchase Meat& Purchase 2 Double Door Freezers | $75,000 |
| Hopkins Fire Protection District Bedford, IA | Purchase 12 Sets Ofupdated Turnout Gear | $75,000 |
| Community Services Inc Maryville, MO | Housing/Utilityassistance & Coats Forkids & Back-to-School Fair | $54,000 |
| Maryville Public Library Maryville, MO | Restoration/Replicationof Original Windowsand Door Frames at Library | $32,270 |
| Hopkins Fire Protection District Bedford, IA | Purchase Remainderof Turout Gear | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Maryville, MO | Purcase of a Lotfor House Build& Support Service | $25,000 |
| Clearmont Community Club Cleamont, MO | Purchase/Installationof New Playgroundstructure at Community Park | $25,000 |
| Marvyille R-II School District Maryville, MO | Funding for Learningcenter Playground | $20,000 |
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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 | $9,611,498 | $658,681 | $686,771 | $675,968 | 23 | — | $658,681 | $441,696 |
| 2024 | $8,697,220 | $218,455 | $497,807 | $487,109 | 18 | — | $460,897 | $408,766 |
| 2023 | $8,162,542 | $214,674 | $420,364 | $410,618 | 14 | — | $388,751 | $386,684 |
| 2022 | $7,760,118 | $204,319 | $416,293 | $405,385 | 14 | — | $322,377 | $381,298 |
| 2021 | $8,598,748 | $196,529 | $424,244 | $418,073 | 19 | $418,073 | $435,142 | $393,422 |
| 2020 | $7,419,398 | $178,640 | $279,919 | $271,993 | 18 | — | $288,494 | — |
| 2019 | $7,161,801 | $212,006 | $354,409 | $344,262 | 18 | — | $292,944 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $442K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for food assistance, housing and utility needs, school and recreation projects, public facilities, and fire-protection equipment.
Among the organizations it supported, The Ministry Center describes its mission as distributing food and clothing at no cost to lower-income or needy individuals and families. Community Services Inc. says its mission is to empower people in need in northwest Missouri to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope, including helping people own, preserve, and repair homes. Lettuce Dream says it grows greens to fulfill the dreams of people with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 23 grants totaling $675,968. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $100,000, with a median of $19,235. Among the larger awards were $100,000 and $89,400 to Nodaway County Ministry Center for food and related services; $75,000 to The Ministry Center for its Backpack Buddies program, food purchases, and freezers; and $75,000 to Hopkins Fire Protection District for updated turnout gear. Other awards included $54,000 to Community Services Inc. for housing and utility assistance and other services, and $32,270 to Maryville Public Library for restoration and replication of original windows and door frames.
The trust states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are asked to complete the trust’s five-page application form and submit it to the trustees. Awards should go to a 501(c)(3) charity or equivalent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trustees listed on the 2025 filing are David A. Baird, Danielle Miller, Tim Mattson, Cindy Newbury, and Katy Gumm.
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cindy Newbury
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Gumm
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Baird
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Mattson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: J. Edward Mutti Jr. (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John W. Baker Jr. (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust
How much does Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust give each year?
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust gave $676K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $487K across 18 grants.
What is Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $19,235, and its average grant was $29,390, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust that year got $36K on average.
Where does Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust give grants?
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Maryville, MO (12 grants), Bedford, IA (2 grants), Hopkins, MO (2 grants) and Burlington JCT, MO (2 grants).
Does Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Nodaway County Ministry Center ($189,400 across 2 grants), Hopkins Fire Protection District ($105,000 across 2 grants) and The Ministry Center ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust?
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $659K.
What does Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for food assistance, housing and utility needs, school and recreation projects, public facilities, and fire-protection equipment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust?
Contact Diane Thomsen for the five-page application form and submit the completed form to the trustees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $442K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's EIN?
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7182531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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