Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust
The Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust gave $385K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $385,000
- -30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,556
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,736,980
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (88% 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 Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (314) 418-2643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Clinic ($40K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 191 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients, 8% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 4% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $385K (2025) to $560K (2023). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $385K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Clinic Joplin, MO | General Operating | $40,000 |
| YMCA Washington, DC | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation Joplin, MO | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Carterville Cemetery Association Inc Carterville, MO | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance Neosho, MO | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Southwest Missouri Comm Alliance Joplin, MO | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Haven Joplin, MO | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Center of SW Missouri Joplin, MO | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Joplin Joplin, MO | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Missouri Joplin, MO | General Operating | $12,500 |
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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 | $7,736,980 | $1,051,448 | $503,267 | $385,000 | 45 | $397,243 | $950,754 | $447,675 |
| 2024 | $7,188,966 | $487,212 | $670,595 | $555,358 | 41 | $568,057 | $389,149 | $428,215 |
| 2023 | $7,372,382 | $392,727 | $651,485 | $559,804 | 38 | $570,124 | $309,842 | $409,963 |
| 2022 | $7,626,168 | $319,128 | $574,766 | $475,434 | 36 | $485,145 | $243,073 | $495,770 |
| 2021 | $7,881,821 | $669,763 | $498,629 | $412,000 | 31 | — | $595,801 | $464,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $448K 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 include support for a range of organizations. For example, Missouri Southern Foundation says it provides financial support to Missouri Southern State University, including scholarships, student awards, departmental support, and faculty development. An individual recipient Joplin describes its work as connecting student needs with community resources, while Main Street Joplin says it works to enhance economic development in downtown Joplin.
Health-related grantees include Mercy Health Foundation Joplin, which describes its work as bringing to life the healing ministry of Jesus through compassionate care and service, and the American Cancer Society, which says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
The trust reported 45 grants totaling $385,000 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $1,875 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Earlier reported giving was $555,358 across 41 grants in 2024 and $559,804 across 38 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to Community Clinic, $25,000 to YMCA in Washington, DC, and $20,000 each to Missouri Southern Foundation and Carterville Cemetery Association. Other recipients included Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance, Southwest Missouri Community Alliance, Children’s Haven, Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri, Mercy Health Foundation Joplin, Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri, Main Street Joplin, and an individual recipient Joplin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Dennis Smith, Dr. Norm Ridder, and Dr. Melinda Moss for grant selection. US Bank N.A. is listed as trustee.
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$88K (2023) → $107K (2025)
Melinda Moss
Grant Selection
On filings since 2021
$500 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Dennis Smith
Grant Selection
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Norm Ridder
Grant Selection
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $107K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust
How much does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust give each year?
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust gave $385K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $555K across 41 grants.
What is Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,556, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust give grants?
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Joplin, MO (31 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Kansas City, MO (2 grants) and Springfield, MO (2 grants).
Does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Community Clinic ($40,000), YMCA ($25,000) and Missouri Southern Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust?
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $448K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's EIN?
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6328116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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