MBCH Children and Family Ministries
To provide programs and services for children, youth and families throughout Missouri.
MBCH Children and Family Ministries at a glance
In short: MBCH Children and Family Ministries gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,494
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $44,494
- Median grant
- $44,494
- Total assets
- $10,851,644
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who MBCH Children and Family Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MBCH Properties ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How MBCH Children and Family Ministries gives
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $7K (2022) to $63K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MBCH Properties Bridgeton, MO | Payment for Lease of Facilities | $44,494 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,851,644 | $17,584,720 | $15,937,906 | $44,494 | 1 | $233,088 |
| 2023 | $8,551,863 | $13,883,032 | $12,388,463 | — | — | $168,599 |
| 2022 | $6,912,180 | $12,079,057 | $11,353,159 | $6,819 | 1 | $105,200 |
| 2021 | $7,025,315 | $12,548,210 | $11,806,444 | $20,796 | 1 | $77,285 |
| 2020 | $5,879,778 | $11,263,917 | $11,912,174 | $63,136 | 1 | $89,813 |
| 2019 | $6,694,527 | $11,907,030 | $12,279,725 | — | — | $112,652 |
About MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Based on IRS filings
MBCH Children and Family Ministries is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bridgeton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $233K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MBCH Children and Family Ministries is led by Russell L. Martin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell L. Martin
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juston Gates
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Capps
Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cara Peoples
Trustee
Recording Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elmer McCully
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Morrow
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne M. Royer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Lilly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Griffey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elsy Shuford
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy McCall
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Embrey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Drake
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Creath
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramona Conrad-Cooper
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$89K (2019) → $101K (2024)
David Stephenson
Recording Secretary
Trustee → Recording Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Helton
Executive Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Christopher Ferkel (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Donna Qualls (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John A. Morgan (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mildred M. Whitted (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Beverly Hawkins (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patsy Austin (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Logue (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William A. Vail (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Abanathy (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Robinson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald G. Robinson (2019) — Trustee
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 $101K, to Ramona Conrad-Cooper (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about MBCH Children and Family Ministries
How much does MBCH Children and Family Ministries give each year?
MBCH Children and Family Ministries gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is MBCH Children and Family Ministries?
MBCH Children and Family Ministries reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.6M.
What is MBCH Children and Family Ministries?
MBCH Children and Family Ministries is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bridgeton, MO. It holds $10.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does MBCH Children and Family Ministries operate?
MBCH Children and Family Ministries has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is MBCH Children and Family Ministries's EIN?
MBCH Children and Family Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1948009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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