Joe W Ingram Trust
The Joe W Ingram Trust is a private foundation based in Salisbury, Missouri. Established after Joe and Ida Ingram died in the late 1950s, the Trust uses income from its assets to benefit Chariton County residents. Its activities include educational loans and scholarships, as well as grants to local governmental units and charitable organizations.
Joe W Ingram Trust at a glance
In short: Joe W Ingram Trust gave $1000K across 277 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $999,545
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 277
- +9133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,608
- -98.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $14,332,764
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joe W Ingram Trust
- How to Apply
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The published application process is for student loans: applicants complete the application steps and submit the required materials by the applicable deadline. The filing states that applicants must be physical residents of Chariton County, Missouri. College students graduating from high school must have a 3.0 GPA; trade-school applicants are eligible regardless of high school GPA and must maintain at least a 2.0 at the trade school. Returning college students must meet GPA requirements that vary by credits completed. Undergraduate students generally must earn at least 15 credit hours per semester, with stated exceptions for students taking fewer hours. The website lists FAFSA confirmation, a college financial-aid offer letter, official transcript materials, and federal tax returns among the requested items. The filing’s application instructions for other grants are not specified.
- Review Cycle
- April 1 for summer session; May 1 for fall and spring semester; November 1 for spring semester.
- Deadline
- April 1 for summer session; May 1 for fall and spring semester; November 1 for spring semester.
- Contact
Application contact: Ingram Trust B Committee
Mailing address: 211 South Broadway, Salisbury, MO 65281
Phone: (660) 388-5555
Website: https://ingramtrust.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe W Ingram Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salisbury R-IV School ($102K). Together the top 10 received $518K.
Organizations only. It also paid 188 grants to individuals ($50,764), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 298 grants of 309 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust states that its income is used only for the benefit of Chariton County residents. Its 2024 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 277 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joe W Ingram Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $1000K (2024). In 2024 it made 277 grants totaling $1000K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury R-IV School Salisbury, MO | 2024 Unsolicited Grant | $102,101 |
| Brunswick R-II School Brunswick, MO | 2024 Unsolicited Grant | $75,144 |
| Northwestern R-I School Mendon, MO | 2024 Unsolicited Grant | $59,073 |
| Northwestern R-I School District Mendon, MO | Science/Ag Classroom Renovations | $55,000 |
| Keytesville R-III School Keytesville, MO | 2024 Unsolicited Grant | $53,328 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Salisbury, MO | 2024 Unsolicited Grant | $50,682 |
| CCCF - Brunswick Area Pool Initiative Keytesville, MO | Brunswick's New Pool | $23,820 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Salisbury, MO | Door Rekeying & Security Film | $21,706 |
| Community Art Players - Building Project Salisbury, MO | 2024 Unsolicited Grant | $19,514 |
| The Food Bank for Northeast & Central Missouri Columbia, MO | Food Aquisition & Distribution | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,332,764 | $618,510 | $1,143,427 | $999,545 | 277 | $1,831,119 | $573,207 | $1,654,326 |
| 2023 | $14,853,853 | $620,646 | $1,075,932 | $911,222 | 3 | $1,573,230 | $539,869 | $1,556,398 |
| 2022 | $15,308,140 | $665,038 | $555,569 | $325,038 | 23 | $789,979 | $614,445 | $1,349,193 |
| 2021 | $15,198,002 | $658,543 | $1,024,739 | $887,366 | 3 | $1,436,034 | $432,978 | $1,516,135 |
| 2020 | $15,564,136 | $498,878 | $279,299 | $140,015 | 3 | — | $385,786 | $1,238,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe W Ingram Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — 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 Trust’s governing agreement provides that income from its assets be used only for the benefit of Chariton County residents. Its stated activities include student loans for post-secondary education, scholarships for graduating seniors who meet specified academic criteria, and grants to Chariton County governmental units and charitable organizations.
The Trust’s 2024 filing describes scholarships for graduating seniors, educational loans, and loans or grants for dual-credit study. It also reports grants to local schools, a pool initiative, a food bank, and other recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 277 grants totaling $999,545. Grant amounts ranged from $35 to $102,101, with a median of $500. The largest listed awards included $102,101 to Salisbury R-IV School, $75,144 to Brunswick R-II School, $59,073 to Northwestern R-I School, and $55,000 to Northwestern R-I School District for science and agriculture classroom renovations. Other listed awards included $50,682 to St Joseph Catholic School and $15,000 to The Food Bank for Northeast & Central Missouri for food acquisition and distribution.
The Trust’s 2024 filing also reports 56 scholarship grants to graduating seniors, approximately 92 new educational loans, and approximately 132 new loans or grants for dual-credit study. These are reported as direct charitable activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Sturm, John Ratliff, and Jeffrey Gebhardt as co-trustees.
Joe W Ingram Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Sturm
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $17K (2024)
John Ratliff
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Jeffrey Gebhardt
Co-Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $17K, to David Sturm (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joe W Ingram Trust
How much does Joe W Ingram Trust give each year?
Joe W Ingram Trust gave $1000K across 277 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $911K across 3 grants.
What is Joe W Ingram Trust's typical grant size?
Joe W Ingram Trust's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,608, across 277 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joe W Ingram Trust give grants?
Joe W Ingram Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Keytesville, MO (43 grants), Salisbury, MO (23 grants), Brunswick, MO (9 grants) and Mendon, MO (6 grants).
Does Joe W Ingram Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 277 grants with a stated purpose on Joe W Ingram Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dual Credit Loans/Grants" (132 grants), "2024 Unsolicited Grant" (69 grants) and "Grant/Scholarship" (56 grants).
Who are Joe W Ingram Trust's largest grantees?
Joe W Ingram Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Salisbury R-IV School ($102,101), Brunswick R-II School ($80,344 across 2 grants) and St Joseph Catholic School ($72,388 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 188 grants to individuals ($50,764), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joe W Ingram Trust?
Joe W Ingram Trust reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joe W Ingram Trust fund?
The Trust’s governing agreement provides that income from its assets be used only for the benefit of Chariton County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe W Ingram Trust?
The published application process is for student loans: applicants complete the application steps and submit the required materials by the applicable deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joe W Ingram Trust's EIN?
Joe W Ingram Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-6006475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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