Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford is a private foundation based in Chillicothe, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants for education and scholarships, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford at a glance
In short: Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford gave $131K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,798
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,540
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,116,620
- +4.0% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a completed application for scholarship and identifies Robert Cowherd as the contact. It states that the board determines deadlines annually. The residency and graduation restrictions above apply to recipients of financial assistance for secondary education.
- Review Cycle
- Determined by the board of directors annually, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- Determined by the board of directors annually, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Cowherd
Mailing address: PO Box 228, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Phone: (660) 646-0627
Email: rcowherd@ccttlaw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Harrison R-II School District ($60K). Together the top 9 received $120K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($11,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri. The filing specifically limits secondary-education assistance to recipients who reside in Harrison or Gentry County, Missouri, and graduate from a school district located within either county.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $76K (2020) to $131K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Harrison R-II School District Bethany, MO | Education | $60,275 |
| Albany R-III School Albany, MO | Education | $16,500 |
| Pattonsburg R-II School District Pattonsburg, MO | Education | $12,993 |
| Gilman City R-IV School Gilman City, MO | Education | $12,000 |
| Cainsville R-1 School Cainsville, MO | Education | $8,400 |
| Ridgeway R-V School District Ridgeway, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| North Harrison R-III School Eagleville, MO | Education | $1,771 |
| King City R-I School District King City, MO | Education | $1,500 |
| Stanberry R-II School District Stanberry, MO | Education | $1,359 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,116,620 | $245,312 | $164,166 | $130,798 | 20 | $137,060 | $221,197 | $132,644 |
| 2024 | $2,035,474 | $161,140 | $144,991 | $114,684 | 20 | $120,714 | $137,720 | $128,026 |
| 2023 | $2,019,325 | $85,425 | $125,323 | $99,053 | 19 | $105,189 | $65,366 | $112,289 |
| 2022 | $2,059,223 | $45,845 | $143,522 | $114,264 | 19 | $120,029 | $25,014 | $116,706 |
| 2021 | $2,156,900 | $123,226 | $149,946 | $122,380 | 20 | $128,134 | $98,080 | $128,731 |
| 2020 | $2,183,620 | $58,546 | $104,298 | $75,780 | 17 | — | $42,125 | $110,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2025 — 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 mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing are designated for education or scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $130,798 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $60,275, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants went to South Harrison R-II School District in Bethany, Missouri ($60,275); Albany R-III School in Albany, Missouri ($16,500); Pattonsburg R-II School District in Pattonsburg, Missouri ($12,993); Gilman City R-IV School in Gilman City, Missouri ($12,000); and Cainsville R-1 School in Cainsville, Missouri ($8,400). Eleven listed scholarship grants were $1,000 each.
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated application information calls for a completed scholarship application, identifies Robert Cowherd as the contact, and says deadlines are determined annually by the board of directors. The filing states that recipients of financial assistance for secondary education must reside in Harrison or Gentry County, Missouri, and graduate from a school district located within either county.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Cowherd as president; Derek Brown as secretary; Carl C. Thompson as vice president/treasurer; and Ann Graner, Dennis L. Eastin, and Michael Estes as directors.
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford is led by Robert Cowherd, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Cowherd
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Ann Graner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Dennis L. Eastin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Michael Estes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Carl C. Thompson
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Derek Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rod Green (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 $1K, to Robert Cowherd (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford
How much does Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford give each year?
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford gave $131K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 20 grants.
What is Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford's typical grant size?
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,540, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford give grants?
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants) and "Education" (9 grants).
Who are Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford's largest grantees?
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford's largest 2025 grantees include South Harrison R-II School District ($60,275), Albany R-III School ($16,500) and Pattonsburg R-II School District ($12,993), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($11,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford?
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing are designated for education or scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford?
The filing lists a completed application for scholarship and identifies Robert Cowherd as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford's EIN?
Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0308527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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