Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Mexico, MO EIN: 43-1668568

The Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994, based in Mexico, Missouri. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on grantmaking activities within Missouri.

Key facts about Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation

EIN: 43-1668568
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $413,580
Grants made (2024): 33
Average grant: $12,533
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 24% first-time grantees (8 of 33, 2024)
Primary geography: Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation's 33 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mexico, MO (21 grants) and Columbia, MO (8 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?

24%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 8 of 33 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $15K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.

61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$414K

-0.9% YoY

Grant Count

-13.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+14.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose centers on general charitable giving. Primary funding areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded by invitation only.

Grant Range

$9,800–$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Missouri organizations and causes.

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $414K (100%)

Share of all 33 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Missouri

Cities

MexicoColumbiaSt LouisKansas CityMaconCentraliaDecaturRush HillFayetteLexingtonWarrensburg

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (2024):

Total assets: $7,409,771
Total giving: $413,580
Investment income and dividends: $222,699
Total revenues: $842,860
Total expenses: $459,782
Giving rate: 5.6% of assets

Assets & Giving (2023):

Total assets: $9.1 million
Total distributions: $425,000
Investment income and dividends: $233,452

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

188 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Handi Shop ($42,500), Laura Miller George Help Center ($42,000), Children's Therapy & Early Education School ($39,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HANDI SHOP Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$42,500
LAURA MILLER GEORGE HELP CENTER Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$42,000
CHILDREN'S THERAPY & EARLY EDUCATION SCHOOL Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$39,000
PRESSER ARTS CENTER Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$35,000
MEXICO RECREATION CORP Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$30,000
AUDRAIN SHELTER RESOURCE COALITION Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$25,000
THE FOOD BANK Columbia, MO	GENERAL	$20,000
MEXICO OPTIMIST FOUNDATION Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$20,000
AUDRAIN HUMANE SOCIETY Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$15,000
AUDRAIN COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION Mexico, MO	GENERAL	$14,170

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Bradford A Brett — President
T M Williams — Treasurer
Kirk Ekern — Vice President
George Huffman — Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
T M Williams	Treasurer	0.5	$1,000
Bradford a Brett	President	0.5	$1,000
Kirk Ekern	Vice President	0.25	$1,000
George Huffman	Secretary	0.5	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation fund?

The foundation's stated purpose centers on general charitable giving. Primary funding areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

How do I apply for a grant from Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: Approximately $413,000–$425,000 • Number of grants: 32–40 grants annually • Median grant size: $9,800–$10,000 • Grant range: $3,000–$51,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Handi-Shop: $42,500 • Children's Therapy and Early Education School: $39,000 • Mexico Recreation Corporation: $30,000 • Mexico Parks Foundation: $10,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded by invitation only.

Where does Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Missouri organizations and causes.

What size grants does Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $414K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Miriam a Edmonston Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1668568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.