Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation
The Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Chillicothe, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $129,880, with awards to organizations including schools, youth and agricultural groups, and charitable organizations.
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation gave $130K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,880
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,823
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,308,138
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation
- 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 695, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Phone: (660) 646-5050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chillicothe R-II Schools Chillicothe MO ($53K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 59 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants listed include recipients in Missouri and one recipient in Michigan. The filing reports grant-dollar shares by recipient state as 100% Missouri and 0% Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2025) to $178K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe R-II Schools Chillicothe MO Chillicothe, MO | Education | $52,934 |
| Chillicothe Future Farmers of America Alumni Association Chillicothe MO Chillicothe, MO | Education | $41,246 |
| Livingston County Extension Council Chillicothe, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Chillicothe, MO | Charitable | $9,800 |
| Missouri FFA Association Jefferson City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pony Express Council St Joseph, MO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Troop 120 Chillicothe, MO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Grand River Technical School Chillicothe, MO | Education | $2,000 |
| Plattsburg Hustlers 4-H Club Plattsburg, MO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Jefferson City, MO | Education | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,308,138 | $98,559 | $216,779 | $129,880 | 12 | $149,801 | $32,906 | $145,901 |
| 2024 | $2,426,358 | $173,168 | $249,003 | $153,261 | 12 | $175,979 | $98,894 | $137,277 |
| 2023 | $2,502,193 | $32,473 | $248,281 | $156,576 | 12 | $186,777 | $35,754 | $135,892 |
| 2022 | $2,718,001 | $21,965 | $247,804 | $160,013 | 10 | $177,265 | $15,335 | $157,672 |
| 2021 | $2,943,840 | $235,885 | $263,553 | $177,798 | 13 | — | $162,698 | $160,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K 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 available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for education and charitable purposes. The foundation also reports direct activity through the Smithville exhibit, providing educational and other services to the general public.
Among its grantees, Fellowship of Christian Athletes describes its mission as leading every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. The National Fire Safety Council says its mission is to prevent needless accidents and help save lives by providing fire and burn prevention and life-safety educational materials and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $129,880 through 12 grants. Awards ranged from $400 to $52,934, with a median grant of $2,250. Its grant totals were $153,261 across 12 grants in 2024 and $156,576 across 12 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 awards were $52,934 to Chillicothe R-II Schools for education and $41,246 to the Chillicothe Future Farmers of America Alumni Association for education. Other grants included $10,000 to Livingston County Extension Council; $9,800 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes; $5,000 to Missouri FFA Association; $2,500 to Pony Express Council; $2,000 each to Boy Scouts of America Troop 120, Grand River Technical School, and Plattsburg Hustlers 4-H Club; $1,500 to Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; $500 to Main Street Chillicothe; and $400 to National Fire Safety Council Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edwin Turner as president; Bonnie Mitchell as secretary/treasurer; Ron Wolf and Alvin Cohen as managing directors; and El Reed, James Summerville, Lowell Mohler, James P Valbracht, Laura Lee Gayfield, and Kristi Smith Wyatt as directors.
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation is led by Edwin Turner, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edwin Turner
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Cohen
Managing Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Wolf
Managing Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Jackson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
El Reed
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Turner
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James P. Valbracht
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Summerville
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bothwell
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Smith Wyatt
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Warren
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lee Gayfield
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauri Mitchell Shemwell
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lowell Mohler
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Black
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Chapman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Mitchell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynn Hoover (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Don Chapman (2021) — Director
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 $9K, to Bonnie Mitchell (Sec/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation
How much does Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation give each year?
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation gave $130K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $153K across 12 grants.
What is Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $10,823, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation give grants?
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation 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 Chillicothe, MO (7 grants) and Jefferson City, MO (2 grants).
Does Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants) and "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chillicothe R-II Schools Chillicothe MO ($52,934), Chillicothe Future Farmers of America Alumni Association Chillicothe MO ($41,246) and Livingston County Extension Council ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation?
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for education and charitable purposes. The foundation also reports direct activity through the Smithville exhibit, providing educational and other services to the general public. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation?
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 Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1092779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation 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 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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