Olen Howard Charitable Foundation
Olen Howard Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sedalia, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.5M.
Olen Howard Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Olen Howard Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $366K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,465,939
- +1732.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $366,485
- +2190.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $70,470
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Olen Howard Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was State Fair Community College ($1.3M). Together the top 4 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2019) to $1.5M (2020). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO | Charity | $1,300,000 |
| Evangel University Springfield, MO | Charity | $75,000 |
| Encounter Church Sedalia, MO | Charity | $65,939 |
| Primrose Hill North Clark, MO | Charity | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2,278 | $1,473,971 | $1,465,939 | 4 | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,469,802 | $167,824 | $91,487 | $80,000 | 5 | $158,727 | $76,161 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Olen Howard Charitable Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Darlene Keele Bradbury
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shirley K. Rowden
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Olen Howard Charitable Foundation
How much does Olen Howard Charitable Foundation give each year?
Olen Howard Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $80K across 5 grants.
What is Olen Howard Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Olen Howard Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $70,470, and its average grant was $366,485, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Olen Howard Charitable Foundation give grants?
Olen Howard Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sedalia, MO (2 grants).
Does Olen Howard Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Olen Howard Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (4 grants).
What is Olen Howard Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Olen Howard Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1800004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
Live grants for the work Olen Howard Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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