John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation
John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bowling Green, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation at a glance
In short: John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,500
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +157.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $5,396
- +10.1% 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 September 2026.
Who John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pike County Memorial Hospital Fdtn ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $19K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County Memorial Hospital Fdtn Louisiana, MO | Charity Care | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,396 | $5,037 | $4,540 | $4,500 | 1 | $4,500 | — |
| 2024 | $4,899 | $10,031 | $7,000 | $7,000 | 4 | $7,000 | $31 |
| 2023 | $1,868 | $5,021 | $5,390 | $5,370 | 6 | $5,370 | $21 |
| 2022 | $2,237 | $15,013 | $15,610 | $15,550 | 6 | $15,550 | $13 |
| 2021 | $2,834 | $20,002 | $19,250 | $19,250 | 9 | $19,250 | $2 |
| 2020 | $2,082 | $3,000 | $5,090 | $5,000 | 3 | — | — |
| 2019 | $4,172 | $5,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 2 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation is led by Larry W. Chamberlain, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry W. Chamberlain
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anna E. Bilton
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brenda A. Chamberlain
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Coleman E. Chamberlain
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation
How much does John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation give each year?
John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 4 grants.
How large is John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation?
John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
Where does John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation operate?
John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation's EIN?
John Wesley Chamberlain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0875415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
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