Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr
The Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Springfield, Missouri. Through its Stronger Pathways Award, it offers funding to nonprofit organizations and agencies providing services to children, youth, and families in Greene County.
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr gave $1.8M across 45 grants in 2026 (avg $39K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,761,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 45
- Average grant
- $39,133
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $44,657,639
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr
- How to Apply
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The fund’s application policy says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applicants can apply through the Stronger Pathways Award process. The website says applications open in December and close January 31; it also says the current application period is closed and will reopen in December 2026. The 2024 filing lists June 30 as the application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Travis Fisher
Mailing address: PO Box 14075, Springfield, MO 65814
Phone: (417) 861-7087
Email: tfisher@bobbyallisonfund.org
Website: https://www.bobbyallisonfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Care to Learn ($60K). Together the top 10 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 88 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The award is for nonprofit organizations and agencies providing services to children, youth, and families in Greene County, Missouri. The fund’s 2024 filing also describes grants to local Springfield and Southwest Missouri charities. Named 2024 grantees include Springfield organizations such as Community Partnership of the Ozarks, Care to Learn, and Arc of the Ozarks.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2024) to $1.8M (2026). In 2026 it made 45 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care to Learn Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $60,000 |
| CASA Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $60,000 |
| Community Partnership of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $60,000 |
| Drew Lewis Foundation Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $60,000 |
| The Kitchen Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $60,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $59,500 |
| Family Violence Center Inc DBA Harmony House Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $58,000 |
| Betty and Bobby Allison Counseling Center Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $54,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Springfield Springfield, MO | Youth Services | $54,000 |
| Camp Barnabas Branson, MO | Youth Services | $54,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,657,639 | $2,227,943 | $1,951,432 | $1,761,000 | 45 | $1,825,915 | $1,362,230 |
| 2025 | $41,873,171 | $942,870 | $173,355 | — | — | $62,480 | $831,995 |
| 2024 | $36,635,229 | $32,459,087 | $1,917,910 | $1,759,000 | 43 | $1,823,422 | $613,527 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to support services that create a better life for children and youth. Its Stronger Pathways Award is intended to help eligible organizations strengthen or expand their services for children, youth, and families.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate a range of services. Community Partnership of the Ozarks describes its work as building resilient children, healthy families, and strong communities through collaboration and programming. Care to Learn says it meets children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school. Arc of the Ozarks describes providing services to people with disabilities to support their community integration and quality of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported $1,428,000 in grants across 34 grants. That equals an average of $42,000 per grant. Listed 2024 awards include $72,000 to Community Partnership of the Ozarks, $70,000 to Care to Learn, $68,000 to Arc of the Ozarks, and $66,000 to Council of Churches of the Ozarks. The website also describes support for Barnabas Foundation scholarships, music activities at Lost and Found, and a School Resource Officer at Willard Public Schools. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 45 grants totaling $1.8 million.
The fund says the award provides 12 months of financial assistance. Applications are submitted using the Stronger Pathways Grant Application, which requests organizational and service information, the amount requested, proposed use of funds and expected outcomes, service location, monitoring and reporting plans, and a categorized budget. Awards are limited to $200,000 per application. Applicants must provide direct services to children or be located in Greene County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey C Hutchens as trustee and Travis Fisher as chief operating officer.
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeffrey C. Hutchens
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Travis Fisher
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$56K (2024) → $54K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $54K, to Travis Fisher (Chief Operating Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr
How much does Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr give each year?
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr gave $1.8M across 45 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's median grant in 2026 was $45,000, and its average grant was $39,133, across 45 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr give grants?
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (41 grants) and Willard, MO (2 grants).
Does Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Services" (45 grants).
Who are Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's largest 2026 grantees include Care to Learn ($60,000), CASA ($60,000) and Community Partnership of the Ozarks ($60,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr?
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr reported $44.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to support services that create a better life for children and youth. Its Stronger Pathways Award is intended to help eligible organizations strengthen or expand their services for children, youth, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr?
The fund’s application policy says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's EIN?
Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1608911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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