Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie is a private foundation based in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Its 2025 filing lists scholarships among the purposes of its grants to colleges and universities.
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie at a glance
In short: Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,539
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,054
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,036
- Total assets
- $656,724
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (67% 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 Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie
- 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: PO Box 1119, Saint Joseph, MO 64502
Phone: (816) 236-5871
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Mo-Columbia ($4K). Together the top 8 received $22K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,143), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (67%), Kansas (20%), Nebraska (7%), and Oklahoma (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $31K (2025) to $48K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,143 |
| University of Mo-Columbia Columbia, MO | Scholarships | $4,072 |
| Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO | Scholarships | $4,072 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Scholarships | $4,072 |
| Univeristy of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $2,036 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | Scholarships | $2,036 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $2,036 |
| Redlands Community College El Reno, OK | Scholarships | $2,036 |
| Missouri State University Springfield, MO | Scholarships | $2,036 |
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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 | $656,724 | $20,386 | $43,926 | $30,539 | 10 | $33,994 | $16,332 | $32,108 |
| 2024 | $680,254 | $17,912 | $47,423 | $34,146 | 11 | $37,576 | $15,736 | $32,744 |
| 2023 | $709,139 | $21,492 | $47,427 | $34,342 | 10 | $37,772 | $14,648 | $33,157 |
| 2022 | $735,730 | $853 | $55,189 | $42,237 | 11 | $45,467 | $11,105 | $36,373 |
| 2021 | $789,857 | $24,575 | $61,180 | $48,295 | 11 | $52,933 | $16,438 | $42,993 |
| 2020 | $826,328 | $17,062 | $59,498 | $46,185 | 5 | — | $21,347 | $44,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for scholarships to colleges and universities.
Southwest Baptist University, which received a 2025 grant, describes its mission as a “Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.” It offers undergraduate and graduate degree courses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $30,539 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,036 to $6,107, with a median grant of $2,036. Listed recipients included an individual recipient Missouri College ($6,107), University of Missouri–Columbia ($4,072), Southwest Baptist University ($4,072), and Kansas State University ($4,072). The other six listed grants were $2,036 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Commerce Trust is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $13K, to Commerce Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie
How much does Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie give each year?
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 11 grants.
What is Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie's typical grant size?
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie's median grant in 2025 was $2,036, and its average grant was $3,054, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie give grants?
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie gives mostly in Missouri: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (20%) and Nebraska (7%).
Does Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie's largest grantees?
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie's largest 2025 grantees include University of Mo-Columbia ($4,072), Southwest Baptist University ($4,072) and Kansas State University ($4,072), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,143), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie?
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie reported $657K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for scholarships to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie?
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 Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie's EIN?
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6355648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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