Moving Missouri Forward Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Bolivar, MO EIN: 88-1750637

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Key facts about Moving Missouri Forward Foundation

EIN: 88-1750637
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $54,525
Grants made (2025): 7
Average grant: $7,789
Median grant: $7,500
Total assets: $243,433
Primary geography: Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Moving Missouri Forward Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Moving Missouri Forward Foundation's 7 itemized 2025 grants were Missouri (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis, MO (2 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$243K

-20.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$8K

About Moving Missouri Forward Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Moving Missouri Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Bolivar, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $243K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $3K.

Focus Areas

Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $55K (100%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Missouri

Cities

St LouisBolivarHigginsvilleMoberlyMonettPoint Lookout

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$243,433	$307,205	$68,936
Revenue	$3,740	$260,570	$58,863
Expenses	$66,135	$23,593	$10,442
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$3,034	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Polk County Christian School ($10,000), Montessori Schoolhouse ($10,000), Word of Life Preschool ($8,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
POLK COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bolivar, MO	TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.	$10,000
MONTESSORI SCHOOLHOUSE Higginsville, MO	TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.	$10,000
WORD OF LIFE PRESCHOOL St Louis, MO	TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.	$8,500
FAITH BRIDGE Moberly, MO	TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.	$7,500
WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL St Louis, MO	TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.	$6,500
COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS Point Lookout, MO	TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.	$6,025
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY CENTER INC Monett, MO	TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.	$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Teresa Parson	President	1	—
Claudia Kehoe	Vice President/Treasurer	1	—
Steele Shippy	Secretary	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moving Missouri Forward Foundation?

Moving Missouri Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Bolivar, MO. It holds $243K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Moving Missouri Forward Foundation?

As of 2025, Moving Missouri Forward Foundation holds $243K in total assets with $4K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $55K in 2025.

Where does Moving Missouri Forward Foundation operate?

Moving Missouri Forward Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.

What size grants does Moving Missouri Forward Foundation award?

In 2025, Moving Missouri Forward Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Moving Missouri Forward Foundation's EIN?

Moving Missouri Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1750637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.