JP Humphreys Foundation
JP Humphreys Foundation is a private foundation based in Joplin, Missouri. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including free-market education, public policy, research, and media.
JP Humphreys Foundation at a glance
In short: JP Humphreys Foundation gave $1.9M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), top state Virginia. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,911,250
- -52.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,450
- -41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $32,734,663
- +8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JP Humphreys Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1090, Joplin, MO 64802
Phone: (417) 616-3565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JP Humphreys Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donor's Trust ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 140 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (44%), the District of Columbia (16%), Georgia (8%), New York (8%), and Michigan (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JP Humphreys Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $4.8M (2019). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor's Trust Alexandria, VA | Worker Freedom Fund | $500,000 |
| Foundation For Economic Education Atlanta, GA | Designated for L. Reed General Administration | $160,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute New York, NY | General Administration | $150,000 |
| Atlas Network Arlington, VA | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Mercatus Center Arlington, VA | General Administration | $100,000 |
| State Policy Network Arlington, VA | General Administration | $100,000 |
| The Federalist Society Washington, DC | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy Midland, MI | General Administration | $75,000 |
| American Institute for Economic Research Great Barrington, MA | General Operating Budget | $50,000 |
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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 | $32,734,663 | $4,706,302 | $2,079,488 | $1,911,250 | 25 | $1,914,567 | $4,541,381 | $1,618,602 |
| 2023 | $30,107,849 | $785,900 | $4,254,864 | $4,015,000 | 31 | $4,015,513 | $546,761 | $1,653,485 |
| 2022 | $33,576,813 | $-106,674 | $3,483,093 | $3,206,250 | 31 | $3,209,307 | $346,553 | $1,737,421 |
| 2021 | $37,166,580 | $11,665,806 | $2,506,161 | $2,325,000 | 27 | $2,327,833 | $1,499,970 | $1,804,053 |
| 2020 | $28,006,935 | $932,726 | $1,642,161 | $1,515,500 | 26 | — | $812,358 | $1,420,056 |
| 2019 | $28,737,619 | $4,080,697 | $4,909,744 | $4,816,000 | 28 | — | $1,006,263 | $1,457,804 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JP Humphreys Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: the Foundation for Economic Education says it educates students about free-market economics and individual freedom; the Competitive Enterprise Institute describes its work as advancing free enterprise and limited government; and the Mercatus Center says it builds a community of scholars focused on market-oriented thinking and classical liberal principles. The Moving Picture Institute describes itself as a nonprofit production company and talent incubator creating films about human freedom. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1,911,250 in 2024. The median grant was $50,000; grants ranged from $250 to $500,000. In 2023, it awarded 31 grants totaling $4,015,000, and in 2022 it awarded 31 grants totaling $3,206,250.
Notable 2024 grants included $500,000 to Donors Trust for the Worker Freedom Fund; $160,000 to the Foundation for Economic Education, designated for L. Reed general administration; and $150,000 to the Moving Picture Institute for general administration. The foundation also awarded $100,000 each to Atlas Network, the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the Mercatus Center, State Policy Network, and The Federalist Society, all for general administration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah J Humphreys Atkins as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; Paul S Atkins as vice president and director; and David C Humphreys, Debra G Humphreys, and Timothy R Whelan as directors.
JP Humphreys Foundation is led by Sarah J. Humphreys Atkins, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah J. Humphreys Atkins
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Vice President → President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David C Humphreys
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra G Humphreys
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul S. Atkins
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy R Whelan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ethelmae C. Humphreys (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 JP Humphreys Foundation
How much does JP Humphreys Foundation give each year?
JP Humphreys Foundation gave $1.9M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 31 grants.
What is JP Humphreys Foundation's typical grant size?
JP Humphreys Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $76,450, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JP Humphreys Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does JP Humphreys Foundation give grants?
JP Humphreys Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and Arlington, VA (4 grants).
Does JP Humphreys Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of JP Humphreys Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JP Humphreys Foundation's largest grantees?
JP Humphreys Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donor's Trust ($500,000), Foundation For Economic Education ($160,000) and Moving Picture Institute ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JP Humphreys Foundation?
JP Humphreys Foundation reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JP Humphreys Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JP Humphreys Foundation?
The foundation 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 JP Humphreys Foundation's EIN?
JP Humphreys Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1244445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does JP Humphreys 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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