Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its giving is directed to charitable organizations in or near Carthage, Missouri, and its stated purposes include scientific, educational, literary, and charitable work, encouragement of art, and prevention of cruelty to animals.
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable at a glance
In short: Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable gave $2.0M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $105K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,988,447
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $104,655
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $31,674,692
- +1.1% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing describes a three-page letter form with attachments, available from Bank of America upon request, and names Tony Twyman at Bank of America N.A. as the contact. The filing says there are no deadlines. Awards are restricted to organizations in or near Carthage, Missouri, that are not beneficiaries of local or national campaigns.
- Contact
Application contact: Tony Twyman Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105-2100
Phone: (816) 292-4342
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable
Who Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carthage R-9 School Foundation ($924K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 50 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing restricts awards to organizations in or near Carthage, Missouri, with the additional condition that recipients not be beneficiaries of local or national campaigns. All 2025 grant dollars went to Missouri organizations, including recipients in Carthage and Joplin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage R-9 School Foundation Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $924,000 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation Joplin, MO | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
| Carthage Economic Development Corp Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
| Jasper County Youth Fair Inc Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Fair Acres Family Y Inc Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Here 4 Carthage Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Childrens Haven of SW Missouri Joplin, MO | Unrestricted General | $55,000 |
| Carthage Historic Preservation Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Carthage Humane Society Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Vision Carthage Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
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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 | $31,674,692 | $2,648,020 | $2,358,280 | $1,988,447 | 19 | $2,149,536 | $2,538,044 | $2,075,993 |
| 2024 | $31,341,372 | $2,033,049 | $2,015,628 | $1,672,847 | 16 | $1,826,538 | $1,879,504 | $2,109,898 |
| 2023 | $31,277,920 | $1,542,200 | $2,093,709 | $1,765,500 | 13 | $1,905,172 | $1,272,377 | $1,817,046 |
| 2022 | $31,623,588 | $-210,072 | $2,192,276 | $1,804,122 | 1 | $1,953,784 | $938,628 | $1,866,639 |
| 2021 | $33,826,240 | $6,373,196 | $2,052,322 | $1,636,678 | 1 | $1,801,739 | $6,899,905 | $2,023,957 |
| 2020 | $29,454,414 | $1,730,526 | $1,856,351 | $1,555,567 | 1 | — | $1,331,055 | $1,708,037 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
The K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust states that it supports scientific, educational, literary, and charitable purposes, including encouragement of art and prevention of cruelty to animals. It also considers requests for capital support for public parks and playgrounds and for outdoor recreation programs. The Trust says eligible organizations must promote community well-being; its program information notes that general operating support is limited and that most grants are for one year.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Carthage R-9 School Foundation says it develops additional resources to improve educational opportunities for students, staff, and patrons. Missouri Southern Foundation says it supports Missouri Southern State University through scholarships, student awards, departmental and general college support, cultural activities, and faculty development. Carthage Economic Development Corp says it works to support job development and improve Carthage residents’ economic welfare.
Other 2025 recipients include Jasper County Youth Fair, which describes its work as promoting agriculture and youth endeavors; Carthage Historic Preservation, which says it preserves and manages the Historic Phelps House; and Carthage Humane Society, whose stated purpose includes preventing cruelty to animals and providing care for strays. Vision Carthage describes its work as promoting the city’s revitalization and beautification, while Area Agency on Aging Region X says it helps residents of four Missouri counties remain at home and enhance their quality of life through social and nutritional services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,988,447. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $924,000, with a median of $40,000. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri; the listed grants were designated for unrestricted general purposes.
The largest awards were $924,000 to Carthage R-9 School Foundation, $200,000 to Missouri Southern Foundation, and $200,000 to Carthage Economic Development Corp. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to Jasper County Youth Fair and Fair Acres Family Y; $75,000 to Here 4 Carthage; and $55,000 to Childrens Haven of SW Missouri.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee. It also lists Steve Carlton, Danny Lambeth, Martin Lown, Stanley Schmidt, Jack Crusa, and William C. Putnam Jr. on the Honorary Advisory Committee.
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$186K (2021) → $197K (2025)
Danny Lambeth
Honorary Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Jack Crusa
Honorary Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Martin Lown
Honorary Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Stanley Schmidt
Honorary Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Steve Carlton
Honorary Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $400 (2025)
William C. Putnam Jr.
Honorary Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — 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 $197K, to Bank of America (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable
How much does Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable give each year?
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable gave $2.0M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 16 grants.
What is Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's typical grant size?
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $104,655, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable give grants?
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable 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 Carthage, MO (14 grants) and Joplin, MO (4 grants).
Does Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's largest grantees?
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Carthage R-9 School Foundation ($924,000), Missouri Southern Foundation ($200,000) and Carthage Economic Development Corp ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable?
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable reported $31.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable fund?
The K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust states that it supports scientific, educational, literary, and charitable purposes, including encouragement of art and prevention of cruelty to animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable?
The foundation’s filing describes a three-page letter form with attachments, available from Bank of America upon request, and names Tony Twyman at Bank of America N.A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's EIN?
Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6120866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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