Ladies of Peace Unlimited
Ladies of Peace Unlimited is a private foundation based in Saint Charles, Missouri. Its stated direct charitable activity is providing support for people in need in the community.
Ladies of Peace Unlimited at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,879
- -88.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $9,339
- -54.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ladies of Peace Unlimited
- How to Apply
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Application forms and materials are provided to individuals who demonstrate need. The foundation states that awards have no restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- Annual.
- Deadline
- Annual.
- Contact
Application contact: Esther Noldon
Mailing address: PO Box 1304, Saint Charles, MO 63302
Phone: (636) 579-4490
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ladies of Peace Unlimited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Ladies of Peace Unlimited gives
- Giving grew 1728% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $900 (2020) to $16K (2023). In 2023 it made 26 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 26 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,453 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $-289 | $2,879 | $9,339 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $6,171 | $25,680 | $20,581 | $16,453 | 26 | $453 |
| 2022 | $1,072 | $1,309 | $2,732 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $887 | $1,067 | $4,010 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $22,539 | $12,511 | $900 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides support for the needy in the community. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $16,453 in grants across 26 grants, an average of about $633 per grant. It reported no grants in 2022 or 2024. No individual grantees are identified here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Esther Noldon as President, Sheila Harris as Secretary, Melvin Raymond as Vice President, Carolyn Whittaker as Treasurer, and Naaman Lauderdale as Director.
Ladies of Peace Unlimited is led by Esther Noldon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Esther Noldon
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naaman Lauderdale
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melvin Raymond
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheila Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Carolyn Whittaker
Tresurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jamie Freeman (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ladies of Peace Unlimited
What does Ladies of Peace Unlimited fund?
The foundation states that it provides support for the needy in the community. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ladies of Peace Unlimited?
Application forms and materials are provided to individuals who demonstrate need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ladies of Peace Unlimited's EIN?
Ladies of Peace Unlimited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1949876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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