John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust
The John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Nevada, Missouri. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship grants to recipients in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust gave $74K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,525
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,114
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $1,778,743
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (73% 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 John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 550, Nevada, MO 64772
Phone: (417) 667-3004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oliviafillpot ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 51 individual scholarships ($56,225), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
420 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 420 grants of 420 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (73%), Kansas (15%), and Oklahoma (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
Cities
How John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 154% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $163K (2020). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oliviafillpot Hume, MO | Scholarship | $1,900 |
| 39 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $47,225 |
| Macycussimanio Nevada, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Aidenellifrits Sheldon, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Addisynfowler Ft Scott, KS | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Esmeraldafranklin Hume, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Beriahmorrison Hume, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Brileighrogers Hume, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Karleebrinson Hydro, OK | Scholarship | $1,150 |
| Hopelynncummings Hastings, OK | Scholarship | $750 |
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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 | $1,778,743 | $63,290 | $122,645 | $73,525 | 66 | $101,525 | $161 | — |
| 2024 | $1,837,350 | $180,655 | $122,086 | $69,939 | 68 | $96,439 | $113 | — |
| 2023 | $1,772,182 | $140,238 | $148,450 | $102,550 | 79 | $102,550 | $205 | — |
| 2022 | $1,794,499 | $68,611 | $205,137 | $141,200 | 97 | $140,501 | $6,404 | $91,190 |
| 2021 | $1,928,358 | $107,635 | $227,896 | $160,575 | 110 | $160,575 | $1,897 | $99,638 |
| 2020 | $2,048,619 | $151,214 | $271,016 | $162,734 | 107 | — | $27,455 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant details identify scholarship awards as the foundation’s funding purpose. No mission statement or information about the kinds of organizations it supports is provided.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 66 grants totaling $73,525. Grants ranged from $750 to $1,900, with a median of $750. The listed grants were for scholarships, including awards to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists May Hutchison, Lance Sears, Kenton Sears, and Melody Wikoff as cotrustees.
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lance Sears
Cotrustee
On filings since 2020
$14K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Kenton Sears
Cotrustee
On filings since 2021
$7K (2021) → $14K (2025)
May Hutchison
Cotrustee
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Melody Wikoff
Cotrustee
On filings since 2024
$7K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don Hutchison (2020–2021) — 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 $14K, to Kenton Sears (Cotrustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust
How much does John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust give each year?
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust gave $74K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 68 grants.
What is John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,114, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust give grants?
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (15%) and Oklahoma (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hume, MO (5 grants), Waurika, OK (2 grants) and Rich Hill, MO (2 grants).
Does John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (66 grants).
Who are John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Oliviafillpot ($1,900), Macycussimanio ($1,500) and Aidenellifrits ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 51 individual scholarships ($56,225), which are not listed by name. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust?
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63K.
What does John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust fund?
The available grant details identify scholarship awards as the foundation’s funding purpose. No mission statement or information about the kinds of organizations it supports is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's EIN?
John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6250034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John Byron Corbin 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 October 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 November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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