Missouri Baptist Foundation
The Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) is a public charity based in Jefferson City, Missouri. Founded in 1946, it manages financial resources and supports mission and ministry efforts of Missouri Baptists in Missouri, elsewhere in the United States, and around the world.
Missouri Baptist Foundation at a glance
In short: Missouri Baptist Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in California. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,077,365
- +196.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,668
- +103.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,254
- Total assets
- $236,594,788
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (16 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Missouri Baptist Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website says the 2026 application period runs September 19 through October 19, 2026. Applicants must be Missouri Baptist Convention churches.
- Review Cycle
- October 19, 2026.
- Deadline
- October 19, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- October 19, 2026 (MBC Church Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1113, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 761-0717
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Missouri Baptist Foundation
Who Missouri Baptist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gateway Seminary ($557K). Together the top 10 received $894K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 72 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MBF describes its mission and services as supporting Missouri Baptists in Missouri, across the United States, and around the world. The church grant program is specifically for Missouri Baptist Convention churches in Missouri. In filing year 2025, reported grant dollars went to recipients in California (52%), Missouri (26%), Arizona (14%), Florida (4%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Missouri Baptist Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 32 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $331K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Seminary Ontario, CA | General Support | $556,822 |
| Hiway Baptist Church Meza, AZ | General Support | $150,000 |
| South Gate Baptist Church Springfield, MO | General Support | $51,000 |
| ETHNOS360 Inc DBA NTM Sanford, FL | General Support | $30,984 |
| Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries Jefferson City, MO | General Support | $20,543 |
| First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, MO | General Support | $18,600 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $17,652 |
| Encounter Ministry Roach, MO | General Support | $17,431 |
| Missouri Baptist Children's Home Bridgeton, MO | General Support | $17,200 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Support | $14,205 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Separately, MBF’s website reports that it distributed over $28 million in 2025 to support the advancement of the Gospel worldwide.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $236,594,788 | $4,933,041 | $3,482,302 | $1,077,365 | 32 | $956,543 |
| 2024 | $220,900,615 | $3,803,900 | $2,383,542 | $363,722 | 22 | $1,492,159 |
| 2023 | $204,803,318 | $2,762,052 | $2,244,939 | $331,341 | 18 | $673,914 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MBF states that its mission is to strengthen the mission and ministry efforts of Missouri Baptists. Its 2024 filing describes fiduciary services including safekeeping and investment management, as well as direct support for constituent organizations’ ministries and charitable purposes. The filing also describes estate stewardship education and estate and gift-planning services.
The foundation’s website says its church grant program supports targeted projects and events that help Missouri Baptist Convention churches expand, enhance, and improve their ministries. Examples include community parks, children’s spaces, baptistery repairs, internships, block parties, donation closets, and foster-family support.
Among the 2025 grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world. Missouri Baptist Children’s Home says it serves children, youth, and families; Missouri Baptist University describes itself as an evangelical Christian liberal arts institution; and Future Leadership Foundation says it develops Christian leaders through global partnerships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, MBF reported 32 grants totaling $1,077,365. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $556,822, with a median of $10,254. The largest listed awards were $556,822 to Gateway Seminary for general support; $150,000 to Hiway Baptist Church for general support; and $51,000 to South Gate Baptist Church for general support.
Other listed 2025 awards included $30,984 to Ethnos360 Inc. DBA NTM, $20,543 to Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries, $18,600 to First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, $17,652 to Samaritan’s Purse, $17,431 to Encounter Ministry, and $17,200 to Missouri Baptist Children’s Home—all for general support.
MBF’s website says its church grant program has received more than 200 applications and distributed more than $235,000 to Missouri Baptist Convention churches since it began in 2022. The program offers grants of $5,000 to eligible MBC churches for projects and events. Recipients of a $5,000 grant in the previous year are not eligible for the current year’s funding, but may reapply the following year. The website does not specify application materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Ross as chair; Rob Hawkins as first vice chair; and Michael McCoy as second vice chair. Listed trustees include Terry Thompson, Charles Washburn, Brandon Kiesling, Jason Sparks, Jim Carver, and Mike Comer. Misty Flaugher is listed as a trustee whose term ended in December 2024. MBF’s website says it is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees.
Missouri Baptist Foundation is led by Neil Franks, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil Franks
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Jennifer Ross
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Marks
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Kiesling
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Washburn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Sparks
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Carver
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Comer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty Flaugher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Marlin
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Worley
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Vaughn
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $106K (2025)
Michael McCoy
Second Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Hawkins
First Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dan Case (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Brazeale (2023) — Second Vice Chair
- Former: John Dearing (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $123K, to Neil Franks (President & Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Baptist Foundation
How much does Missouri Baptist Foundation give each year?
Missouri Baptist Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $364K across 22 grants.
What is Missouri Baptist Foundation's typical grant size?
Missouri Baptist Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,254, and its average grant was $33,668, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Missouri Baptist Foundation that year got $52K on average.
Where does Missouri Baptist Foundation give grants?
Missouri Baptist Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (26%) and Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jefferson City, MO (3 grants).
Does Missouri Baptist Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Missouri Baptist Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Missouri Baptist Foundation's largest grantees?
Missouri Baptist Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gateway Seminary ($556,822), Hiway Baptist Church ($150,000) and South Gate Baptist Church ($51,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Missouri Baptist Foundation?
Missouri Baptist Foundation reported $236.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Missouri Baptist Foundation fund?
MBF states that its mission is to strengthen the mission and ministry efforts of Missouri Baptists. Its 2024 filing describes fiduciary services including safekeeping and investment management, as well as direct support for constituent organizations’ ministries and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Missouri Baptist Foundation?
The website says the 2026 application period runs September 19 through October 19, 2026. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Missouri Baptist Foundation's EIN?
Missouri Baptist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1466115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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