Stafford Family Charitable Trust
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
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+35.1% YoY
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
s:**
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
States
Cities
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.
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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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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