Skaggs Foundation
Skaggs Foundation is a public charity based in Branson, Missouri, that supports community initiatives to improve health and wellness in Stone and Taney counties. Established in 2002, it funds community programs, supports programs and projects at Cox Medical Center Branson, and provides healthcare education scholarships.
Skaggs Foundation at a glance
In short: Skaggs Foundation gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Missouri. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,613,938
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,775
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $48,449,647
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (16 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Skaggs Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The Skaggs Legacy Endowment grant application period is listed as February 2–April 24, 2026.
- Deadline
- The Skaggs Legacy Endowment grant application period is listed as February 2–April 24, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Skaggs Road Ste 404, Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (417) 348-8998
Website: https://skaggsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Skaggs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cox Medical Center Branson ($608K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 86 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grantmaking focus is Stone and Taney counties, Missouri. All grant dollars itemized for 2024 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Skaggs Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 27 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $620K (2020) to $2.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Medical Center Branson Branson, MO | Special Projects | $607,715 |
| Hope Counseling Center Branson, MO | Mental Heath Services | $349,168 |
| Simmering Center Branson, MO | Residential Respite Support | $170,000 |
| My Neighbor's Charitable Pharmacy Branson, MO | Medication Access Support | $150,800 |
| The Brooks Wellness Center Branson West, MO | Marijuana Intervention Program | $50,346 |
| Central Taney County Fire District Kissee Mills, MO | Emergency Training | $35,896 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Foundation Springfield, MO | Youth Development | $35,075 |
| Harbor House Domestic Violence Center Kimberling City, MO | Survivor Wellness Services | $30,000 |
| Reeds Spring School District Reeds Spring, MO | Recreation and Wellness | $30,000 |
| Branson School District Branson, MO | Student Basic Needs | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,449,647 | $3,369,355 | $2,501,346 | $1,613,938 | 27 | $3,041,590 |
| 2023 | $45,209,473 | $1,573,495 | $2,007,115 | $1,196,899 | 18 | $1,128,182 |
| 2022 | $40,595,653 | $2,158,332 | $1,945,776 | $1,157,312 | 8 | $1,791,109 |
| 2021 | $49,386,738 | $7,551,223 | $2,831,881 | $2,128,590 | 20 | $7,151,262 |
| 2020 | $45,431,514 | $2,285,379 | $1,355,879 | $619,849 | 13 | $1,966,809 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support community initiatives that improve health and wellness in Stone and Taney counties. Its stated priorities include essential health services, child and family safety, oral health services for underserved populations, and active living and nutrition. Its 2024 filing also describes support for Cox Medical Center Branson programs, including patient-experience equipment, employee wellness, mental health, substance use, tobacco cessation, patient transportation, and cancer-patient meals and transportation. The foundation reported providing healthcare education scholarships to 51 individuals in 2024.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Simmering Center’s stated mission is to provide sober residential recovery services for people affected by alcohol or drug addiction. My Neighbors Charitable Pharmacy says it provides pharmaceutical and supportive services to low-income community members. Gift of Hope says it supports children and families in need in Taney County through customized assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $1,613,938. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $607,715, with a median of $10,500. The largest awards included $607,715 to Cox Medical Center Branson for special projects; $349,168 to Hope Counseling Center for mental health services; $170,000 to Simmering Center for residential respite support; and $150,800 to My Neighbor’s Charitable Pharmacy for medication access support.
Other listed awards included $50,346 to The Brooks Wellness Center for a marijuana intervention program, $35,896 to Central Taney County Fire District for emergency training, $35,075 to Ozarks Technical Community College Foundation for youth development, and $30,000 each to Harbor House Domestic Violence Center for survivor wellness services and Reeds Spring School District for recreation and wellness.
The grant website provides an online grants portal and resources including grant guidelines, an applicant webinar recording, a program budget with formula, and an MOU template. Its 2026 guidelines describe funding as a partnership for community-led work in Stone and Taney counties, with attention to local needs, feasibility, intentional use of funds, meaningful outcomes, and learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Steve Scherer as chairman, Rebecca Roberts as vice chair, and Randy Brashers as secretary/treasurer, along with directors Kate Harris, William Mahoney, David Taylor, David Arney, Linda Sprague, Dr. Brian Clonts, and Brad Swofford.
The foundation’s website identifies Meghan Connell as president. Its board listing names Randy Brashers as chairman and David Arney as vice-chairman.
Skaggs Foundation is led by Meghan Connell, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meghan Connell
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $109K (2024)
Steve Scherer
Chairman
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Swofford
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Clonts
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Arney
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Sprague
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Harris
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Romine
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Shafer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trina Hargis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Brashers
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Roberts
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Karen Hall (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rod Romine (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Sue Head (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynne Yaggy (2023) — Director
- Former: David Strong (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through July 2022
- Former: Matt Trokey (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Robert T. Cox (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patricia Fleetwood (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Meghan Connell (President).
Frequently asked questions about Skaggs Foundation
How much does Skaggs Foundation give each year?
Skaggs Foundation gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 18 grants.
What is Skaggs Foundation's typical grant size?
Skaggs Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $59,775, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Skaggs Foundation that year got $54K on average.
Where does Skaggs Foundation give grants?
Skaggs Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Branson, MO (8 grants), Springfield, MO (4 grants), Kimberling City, MO (3 grants) and Branson West, MO (2 grants).
Does Skaggs Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Skaggs Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Skaggs Foundation's largest grantees?
Skaggs Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cox Medical Center Branson ($607,715), Hope Counseling Center ($349,168) and Simmering Center ($170,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Skaggs Foundation?
Skaggs Foundation reported $48.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Skaggs Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support community initiatives that improve health and wellness in Stone and Taney counties. Its stated priorities include essential health services, child and family safety, oral health services for underserved populations, and active living and nutrition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Skaggs Foundation?
Skaggs Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check skaggsfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Skaggs Foundation's EIN?
Skaggs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0107007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Skaggs Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/skaggs-foundation-morg_22cc5617385e4e9583c6ec31ad2e6d62
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