Helen S Boylan Foundation
The Helen S. Boylan Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1982, based in Carthage, Missouri. The foundation enhances the quality of life in its service communities through strategic grantmaking to qualified nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$237K
-1.5% YoY
Grant Count
31
-16.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+17.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Helen S. Boylan Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life in its communities of Carthage, Missouri; the Great Kansas City area; and Lindale, Texas. The foundation actively distributes quarterly grants to local nonprofit organizations.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts and education
- Women and children
- Health and wellness
- Community beautification
- Human services
- Environment
- Public interest
Grantmaking
The foundation prefers to support:
Review Cycle
March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation limits grants to projects benefiting:
- Jasper County, Missouri
- Smith County, Texas
- Kansas City metropolitan area
Occasionally, projects that benefit the State of Missouri as a whole may be considered.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,962,995
- Total Revenue: $435,155
- Total Expenses: $399,653
- Net Income: $35,502
- Total Giving: $237,265
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Helen S Boylan Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J B HERING | V PRES / DIR | 0.5 | $14,400 |
| HELEN B DUFF | DIRCETOR | 0.5 | $13,600 |
| LAUREN LAIRD | DIRCETOR | 0.5 | $14,800 |
| EUGENE C HALL | Director | 0.5 | $12,200 |
| ELIZABETH SIMMONS | Secretary | 1 | $21,100 |
| EMILY SPRADLING STUART | President | 0.5 | $20,650 |
| IDA LOCARNI | Chairman | 0.5 | $9,200 |
| JAMES S SPRADLING | Treasurer | 0.5 | $17,800 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Helen S. Boylan Foundation 303 S Main P.O. Box 731 Carthage, MO 64836
Phone: 417-359-2657
Website: www.boylanfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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