JP Humphreys Foundation
The JP Humphreys Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1981 in Missouri. Created from the fortune of TAMKO Building Products founder E.L. Craig, the foundation is named for Craig's son-in-law, J.P. Humphreys, who served as TAMKO's president from 1960-1993. The foundation is currently led by Sarah Humphreys Atkins, J.P. Humphreys' daughter. Based in Joplin, Missouri, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation with a focus on libertarian and free-market policy organizations, think tanks, policy research institutions, and educational organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-52.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
-19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
-41.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities center on higher education and economic and social science research. Specific funding areas include:
- Education and higher education
- Social sciences and economics
- Public affairs and public policy
- International human rights
- Human services
- Youth development
- Scouting programs
- Free-market policy and economic freedom initiatives
- Limited government and free-market principles
Grantmaking
The JP Humphreys Foundation operates on an **invitation-only basis** with no formal application process. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Grant Range
$25,000 - $1,500,000
How to Apply
. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a national focus across the United States, with documented giving in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and other states including New York, Los Angeles, Washington, and Philadelphia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $30.1 - $33.6 million
- Total annual giving: $1.9 - $4.0 million
- Total revenue: $785,900
- Total expenses: $4.25 million
- Total liabilities: $0
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sarah J. Humphreys Atkins — President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director
- Paul S. Atkins — Vice President, Director
- David C. Humphreys — Director
- Debra G. Humphreys — Director
- Timothy R. Whelan — Director
All leadership members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH J HUMPHREYS ATKINS | PRESIDENT/SEC./TREAS./DIR. | 1 | — |
| PAUL S ATKINS | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| David C Humphreys | Director | 1 | — |
| Debra G Humphreys | Director | 1 | — |
| Timothy R Whelan | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting educational initiatives. In 2024, the foundation made a $1 million gift to continue a scholars program, demonstrating ongoing commitment to higher education support.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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