Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation
The Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Missouri. Its filing describes student loans as its primary charitable activity, and it also made 19 grants totaling $164,300 in 2024, all to recipients in Missouri.
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation gave $164K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $164,300
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,647
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $251,106
- -26.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation
- How to Apply
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For student loans, submit an application and certificate for student loans; the filing names Geriann Ball, Executive Secretary, as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists August 22 for fall term, December 22 for winter term, and May 22 for summer term. These are past cycles as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists August 22 for fall term, December 22 for winter term, and May 22 for summer term.
- Contact
Application contact: Geriann Ball Exec Sec
Mailing address: 100 W Fourth St, Salem, MO 65560
Phone: (573) 729-3137
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salem R-80 School District ($64K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 110 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to Missouri recipients. The listed 2024 grantees are in Salem, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $132K (2019) to $201K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem R-80 School District Salem, MO | Education | $64,300 |
| Dent County 4-H Council Salem, MO | Education | $20,000 |
| Dent-Phelps R-3 School District Salem, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| Green Forest R-2 School District Salem, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| Healthy Dent County Salem, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| Oak Hill R-1 School District Salem, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| Salem United Methodist Church Salem, MO | Charity | $8,000 |
| Dent County Extension Council Salem, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Northwood R-4 School District Salem, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Scenic Rivers Sheltered Industries Salem, MO | Charity | $4,000 |
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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 | $251,106 | $97,096 | $187,504 | $164,300 | 19 | $172,716 | $86,013 | $196,341 |
| 2023 | $341,514 | $212,794 | $241,446 | $193,798 | 23 | $205,731 | $189,697 | $179,076 |
| 2022 | $374,261 | $258,966 | $231,985 | $200,518 | 23 | $215,822 | $231,177 | $201,396 |
| 2021 | $355,957 | $97,088 | $207,351 | $169,000 | 22 | $207,131 | $74,868 | $222,149 |
| 2020 | $463,482 | $218,254 | $216,208 | $175,100 | 23 | — | $197,309 | $213,956 |
| 2019 | $455,340 | $210,720 | $163,930 | $131,500 | 22 | — | $188,410 | $191,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a mission statement for the foundation. Its filing identifies student loans as its primary charitable activity and lists education and charity as purposes for its 2024 grants. Recipients included school districts and local organizations. For example, Scenic Rivers Industries described its mission as providing productive employment opportunities in a sheltered workshop to people with disabilities, while the Dent County Museum said it promotes Dent County history and preservation of its heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $164,300. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $64,300, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest awards included $64,300 to Salem R-80 School District, $20,000 to Dent County 4-H Council, and $10,000 each to Dent-Phelps R-3 School District, Green Forest R-2 School District, Healthy Dent County, and Oak Hill R-1 School District. Other grants included $8,000 to Salem United Methodist Church, $5,000 each to Dent County Extension Council and Northwood R-4 School District, and $4,000 to Scenic Rivers Sheltered Industries.
For student loans, the filing lists Geriann Ball, Executive Secretary, as the contact and specifies an application and certificate for student loans. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing also says graduates of Salem High School in Salem, Missouri, receive preferential treatment. These loan instructions are distinct from the foundation’s grants to organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sanborn N Ball III as president, Dustin A Howard as vice president, Geriann C Ball as secretary, Sanborn N Ball IV as treasurer, and Caroline A Snider as liaison officer.
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation is led by Sanborn N. Ball III, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanborn N. Ball III
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Geriann C. Ball
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$13K (2019) → $13K (2024)
Dustin A. Howard
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Caroline A. Snider
Liason Officer
Liason Officer & Director → Liason Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sanborn N. Ball IV
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sn Ball Jr. (2019–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Geriann C Ball (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation
How much does Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation give each year?
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation gave $164K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 23 grants.
What is Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $8,647, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation give grants?
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation 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 Salem, MO (19 grants).
Does Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (12 grants) and "Public" (4 grants).
Who are Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salem R-80 School District ($64,300), Dent County 4-H Council ($20,000) and Dent-Phelps R-3 School District ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation?
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation reported $251K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation fund?
The available sources do not state a mission statement for the foundation. Its filing identifies student loans as its primary charitable activity and lists education and charity as purposes for its 2024 grants. Recipients included school districts and local organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation?
For student loans, submit an application and certificate for student loans; the filing names Geriann Ball, Executive Secretary, as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation's EIN?
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6061841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 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 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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