Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady is a private foundation based in Miller, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported awarding 23 scholarships to eligible students.
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady at a glance
In short: Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady gave $41K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,500
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +64.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,761
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,238,206
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing reports scholarship awards to eligible students.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 98, Miller, MO 65707
Phone: (417) 466-3343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $56K (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $40,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,238,206 | $58,094 | $47,813 | $40,500 | 23 | $40,500 | $50,281 |
| 2024 | $1,133,488 | $42,282 | $35,784 | $28,500 | 14 | $28,500 | $33,998 |
| 2023 | $1,074,269 | $29,964 | $35,881 | $28,500 | 19 | $28,500 | $22,583 |
| 2022 | $1,074,829 | $42,260 | $55,803 | $48,000 | 15 | $48,000 | $34,457 |
| 2021 | $1,155,638 | $75,416 | $63,319 | $56,000 | 19 | $56,000 | $66,047 |
| 2020 | $1,102,718 | $163,017 | $49,411 | $44,000 | 14 | — | $34,077 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as awarding scholarships to eligible students. No mission statement is provided.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 scholarships totaling $40,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth Hinshaw, Sheila Hinshaw, Chelsea Hudson, and Sherie Thrasher as directors.
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Hinshaw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Sheila Hinshaw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Chelsea Hudson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Sherie Thrasher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Appelquist (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $2K, to Kenneth Hinshaw (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady
How much does Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady give each year?
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady gave $41K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 14 grants.
What is Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady's typical grant size?
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,761, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady give grants?
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships for education" (23 grants).
How large is Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady?
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $58K.
What does Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as awarding scholarships to eligible students. No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady's EIN?
Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1654556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ruth Hinshaw Tobey and Mabel Grady accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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