H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson is a private foundation, based in Independence, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $371K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $8K.
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson at a glance
In short: H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson gave $39K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,000
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,800
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $371,437
- -8.6% 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 September 2026.
Who H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center Place Restoration School ($20K). Together the top 4 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $40K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center Place Restoration School Independence, MO | School Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Asia Australia International Ministries Independence, MO | Missionary Support | $7,500 |
| Price Publishing Inc Independence, MO | Restoration Church Book Publishing | $5,000 |
| Price Publishing Inc Independence, MO | Restoration Church Book Publishing | $4,000 |
| South Crysler Restoration Branch Independence, MO | Zions League Youth Ministries | $2,500 |
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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 | $371,437 | $36,516 | $71,251 | $39,000 | 5 | $42,900 | $8,165 | $32,185 |
| 2024 | $406,195 | $27,157 | $64,009 | $35,000 | 5 | $38,300 | $1,448 | $33,359 |
| 2023 | $442,923 | $16,003 | $68,506 | $37,000 | 6 | $40,600 | — | $33,131 |
| 2022 | $495,439 | $38,131 | $71,912 | $40,000 | 7 | $43,600 | $9,819 | $35,276 |
| 2021 | $529,348 | $18,117 | $72,403 | $40,425 | 5 | $44,025 | — | $39,236 |
| 2020 | $582,719 | $43,095 | $71,828 | $40,000 | 4 | — | $14,867 | $36,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson is led by Paul R. Davis, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul R. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $26K (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 $26K, to Paul R Davis (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson
How much does H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson give each year?
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson gave $39K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
What is H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson's typical grant size?
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,800, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson give grants?
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson 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 Independence, MO (5 grants).
Does H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson's largest grantees?
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson's largest 2025 grantees include Center Place Restoration School ($20,000), Price Publishing Inc ($9,000 across 2 grants) and Asia Australia International Ministries ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson?
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson reported $371K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson's EIN?
H Clay Bronson and Ruth E Bronson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6920207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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