Lewis County REC Cares Foundation
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lewistown, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $41.
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Lewis County REC Cares Foundation gave $5K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $572.222), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,150
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $572
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $5,839
- -3.5% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who Lewis County REC Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Knox County 4-H Council ($1K). Together the top 9 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lewis County REC Cares Foundation gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $28K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County 4-H Council Edina, MO | Upgrade Show Building | $1,000 |
| Iplc PTO Kahoka, MO | Playground Equipment | $1,000 |
| Black Hawk Activity Fund Kahoka, MO | Stem Program | $500 |
| Clark County Middle School Kahoka, MO | Middle School Sensory Room | $500 |
| Heartland Resources Ewing, MO | Meals | $500 |
| Lewistown Fire Department Lewistown, MO | Fire Equipment | $500 |
| Colony Community Cemetary Building Rutledge, MO | Upgrade Lighting | $500 |
| Clark County Council on Aging Kahoka, MO | Purchase TV for patrons to watch | $500 |
| Splash Station Pool Ewing, MO | Pool Chemicals | $150 |
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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 | $5,839 | $4,941 | $5,150 | $5,150 | 9 | $5,150 | $41 | $292 |
| 2023 | $6,048 | $5,662 | $9,250 | $9,250 | 14 | $9,250 | $54 | $385 |
| 2022 | $9,636 | $5,249 | $20,500 | $20,500 | 10 | $20,500 | $83 | $849 |
| 2021 | $24,887 | $25,038 | $28,182 | $28,182 | 14 | $28,182 | — | $25,038 |
| 2020 | $25,030 | $2,425 | $17,215 | $17,214 | 12 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis County REC Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $292 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation is led by Linda Rutledge, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Rutledge
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Travis L Mathes
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice McGinnis
Vice President
Directorsectreasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Smith
Sectreasurer
Sectreasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Sectreasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Janice Smith (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jeanie James (2020) — Director
- Former: Renee Kirchner (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan St Clair (2020) — Director Vicepres
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 Lewis County REC Cares Foundation
How much does Lewis County REC Cares Foundation give each year?
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation gave $5K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 14 grants.
What is Lewis County REC Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $572, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lewis County REC Cares Foundation give grants?
Lewis County REC Cares 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 Kahoka, MO (4 grants) and Ewing, MO (2 grants).
Does Lewis County REC Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Lewis County REC Cares Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lewis County REC Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Knox County 4-H Council ($1,000), Iplc PTO ($1,000) and Black Hawk Activity Fund ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis County REC Cares Foundation?
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lewis County REC Cares Foundation?
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lewistown, MO. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lewis County REC Cares Foundation's EIN?
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4695850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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