McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc
McCune-Brooks Healthcare Foundation is a private foundation based in Carthage, Missouri. Founded in 1997 to support McCune-Brooks Hospital, it later expanded its mission to support healthcare initiatives for the Carthage community. Its work includes grants to organizations and direct support for individuals’ healthcare needs.
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc gave $398K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Missouri. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $398,273
- +56.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,827
- +135.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,700
- Total assets
- $6,921,202
- +14.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The website says organizations may submit applications and any supporting documentation by email or mail. The 2024 filing lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline is stated on the 2024 filing; the website says applications are accepted at any time and reviewed quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
- Deadline
- No deadline is stated on the 2024 filing; the website says applications are accepted at any time and reviewed…
- Contact
Application contact: Lora Phelps
Mailing address: PO Box 734, Carthage, MO 64836
Phone: (417) 359-2657
Email: lora.phelps@mbhfoundation.com
Website: https://www.mbhfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Access Family Care ($105K). Together the top 10 received $398K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 43 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grant program as supporting organizations serving the Carthage, Missouri, community. All grant dollars itemized in its 2025 filing went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $42K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2023) to $398K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Family Care Carthage, MO | General | $105,330 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation Joplin, MO | General | $100,000 |
| Carthage R-9 Foundation Carthage, MO | General | $82,500 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage Carthage, MO | General | $59,690 |
| Jasper County CASA Joplin, MO | General | $25,000 |
| Fair Acres Family YMCA Carthage, MO | General | $20,400 |
| Community Clinic of SW MO Joplin, MO | General | $4,000 |
| Binky Guy Joplin, MO | General | $603 |
| Carthage Technical Center Carthage, MO | General | $500 |
| Laverne Williams Children's Christm Carthage, MO | General | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,921,202 | $1,458,193 | $702,943 | $398,273 | 10 | $398,273 | $71,876 |
| 2024 | $6,071,466 | $237,348 | $390,823 | $253,891 | 15 | $253,891 | $172,041 |
| 2023 | $6,020,226 | $292,601 | $368,030 | $213,587 | 10 | $213,587 | $226,016 |
| 2022 | $5,860,621 | $960,513 | $386,667 | $234,679 | 8 | $234,679 | $276,072 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support programs, organizations, and initiatives that contribute to better health and healthy lifestyles for Carthage residents. It names healthcare, nutrition, physical activity, and sound mental health as areas of emphasis. Its direct-support programs include the Pink Ribbons Mammogram Program and the Happy Bottoms Diaper Program; these are services for individuals, not grants for outside applicants.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of community organizations. Missouri Southern Foundation says its mission is to provide financial support to Missouri Southern State University for purposes including scholarships, student awards, departmental support, cultural activities, and faculty development. Carthage R-9 School Foundation says it develops resources to improve educational opportunities in the district. Mercy Hospital Carthage describes its mission as providing compassionate care and exceptional service. Jasper County CASA says it trains and supports volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children, while Fair Acres Family YMCA says it uses programs to build healthy bodies, minds, and spirits.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $398,273. Grants ranged from $250 to $105,330, with a median grant of $22,700. The largest awards were $105,330 to ACCESS Family Care, $100,000 to Missouri Southern Foundation, $82,500 to Carthage R-9 Foundation, $59,690 to Mercy Hospital Carthage, and $25,000 to Jasper County CASA. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
The foundation’s website says grants are available to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations providing programs and services that support health and healthy lifestyles for the Carthage community. It says applications are accepted at any time and reviewed quarterly in January, April, July, and October. The 2024 filing states that there is no application form or required supporting material, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It names Lora Phelps as the application contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Elliff as chairman; Mariann Morgan as vice chair; Elizabeth Simmons as secretary/treasurer; and Lora Phelps as executive director. It also lists Thomas Flanigan, Patrick Scott, Jonathan Haffner, Amy Cole, Stacy Musche, and Pam Barlet as directors.
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc is led by Mark Elliff, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Elliff
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jonathan Haffner
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pam Barlet
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patrick Scott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas Flanigan
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amy Cole
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Stacy Musche
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Simmons
Secretary
Ex-Officio D → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
$51K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Lora Phelps
Executive Di
Secretary → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2022
$39K (2024) → $61K (2025)
Mariann Morgan
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Miriam Putnam (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $61K, to Lora Phelps (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc
How much does McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc give each year?
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc gave $398K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $254K across 15 grants.
What is McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,700, and its average grant was $39,827, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc give grants?
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carthage, MO (6 grants) and Joplin, MO (4 grants).
Does McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Access Family Care ($105,330), Missouri Southern Foundation ($100,000) and Carthage R-9 Foundation ($82,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc?
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support programs, organizations, and initiatives that contribute to better health and healthy lifestyles for Carthage residents. It names healthcare, nutrition, physical activity, and sound mental health as areas of emphasis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc?
The website says organizations may submit applications and any supporting documentation by email or mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc's EIN?
McCune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1771403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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