Stafford Family Charitable Trust

COLUMBIA, MO EIN: 43-6337559

The Stafford Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1988 and based in Columbia, Missouri. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on supporting local charitable causes and community organizations in Central Missouri.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$121K

+1.4% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+35.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust's primary objective is to generate income to fund charities each year. Its giving priorities include:

Youth and children's services
Services for the aged
Mental health services
Capital funding requests for tax-exempt institutions
Educational support
Human services

The trust has historically funded various supplies and equipment including medical equipment, laptop computers, kitchen renovations, insulation, water heaters, gas furnaces, and farm truck purchases.

Grantmaking

The trust made 15 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

Grant Range

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Average Grant

amount: approximately $8,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily supports organizations in Central Missouri, with a specific focus on:

Boone County
Callaway County
Cole County
Columbia and surrounding areas

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $638K (100%)

States

Missouri

Cities

COLUMBIAFAYETTEFULTONHARRISBURGJEFFERSON CITYMARYLAND HEIGHTSMEXICO

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $2,209,036
Total Revenue: $90,775
Total Expenses: $150,582
Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Growth: The trust has accumulated over $1.5 million in contributions to the Central Missouri community since its establishment.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Stafford Family Charitable Trust

Foundation

Stafford Family Charitable Trust Grant

STAFFORD FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boone County Nature School ($37,500), Serve Inc ($36,000), Como Mobile Aid Collective ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOONE COUNTY NATURE SCHOOL COLUMBIA, MO	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 4 YEAR PLEDGE	$37,500
KOPN COLUMBIA, MO	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 3 YEAR PLEDGE	$15,000
SERVE INC FULTON, MO	SECURITY SYSTEM FOR NEW FACILITY	$36,000
CENTRAL MO DIABETIC CHILDRENS CAMP INC COLUMBIA, MO	DINING HALL REMODEL	$10,000
LOAVES AND FISHES SOUP KITCHEN MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO	COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUPIMENT	$2,112
COMO MOBILE AID COLLECTIVE COLUMBIA, MO	MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The trust is administered through Simmons Bank, which serves as the trustee. The trust was founded by J.W. "Stan" Stafford and Lois Smith Stafford.

Contact Information:

Address: PO Box 1867, Columbia, MO 65205-1867
Telephone: 573-441-2876

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SIMMONS BANK	TRUSTEE	2	$25,854

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stafford Family Charitable Trust fund?

The trust's primary objective is to generate income to fund charities each year. Its giving priorities include: • Youth and children's services • Services for the aged • Mental health services • Capital funding requests for tax-exempt institutions • Educational support • Human services The trust has historically funded various supplies and equipment including medical equipment, laptop computers, kitchen renovations, insulation, water heaters, gas furnaces, and farm truck purchases.

How do I apply for a grant from Stafford Family Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** The trust made 15 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: • Serve: $36,000 (Security System for New Facility) • Como Mobile Aid Collective: $20,000 (Mobile Medical Unit) • KOPN FM Radio: $15,000 (Capital Campaign 3 Year Pledge) **Grant Sizes:** • Typical awards range from $2,112 to $37,500 • Average grant amount: approximately $8,000 • Median grant amount: varies by year **Total Giving:** • 2024: $120,612 in grants distributed

Where does Stafford Family Charitable Trust make grants?

The trust primarily supports organizations in Central Missouri, with a specific focus on: • Boone County • Callaway County • Cole County • Columbia and surrounding areas

What size grants does Stafford Family Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Stafford Family Charitable Trust awarded 6 grants totaling $121K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Stafford Family Charitable Trust's EIN?

Stafford Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6337559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.