The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Chillicothe, Missouri. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship grants to individual recipients, with awards restricted to graduates of the Chillicothe R-II and Southwest Livingston R-I school districts.
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc gave $430K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $430,335
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,420
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,008
- Total assets
- $6,285,010
- +3.4% 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 The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc
- 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. Application forms and materials are available upon request. Awards are limited to high school graduates of the Chillicothe R-II and Southwest Livingston R-I school districts.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 31. It does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Dianne Oder Trust Officer
Mailing address: 515 Washington St, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Phone: (866) 454-1080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chloe Clements ($10K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 56 individual scholarships ($417,929), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
292 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 292 grants of 292 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $303K (2021) to $430K (2025). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 48 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $406,279 |
| Chloe Clements Chillicothe, MO | Scholarshipscholarship | $10,220 |
| Allie West Chillicothe, MO | Scholarshipscholarship | $2,186 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,285,010 | $702,913 | $493,368 | $430,335 | 58 | $432,798 | $643,541 | $365,534 |
| 2024 | $6,075,465 | $344,758 | $381,523 | $309,700 | 54 | $312,072 | $287,591 | $354,353 |
| 2023 | $6,112,230 | $533,898 | $400,444 | $345,248 | 61 | $347,431 | $480,885 | $322,825 |
| 2022 | $5,978,776 | $117,764 | $376,200 | $304,229 | 62 | $306,142 | $81,029 | $319,405 |
| 2021 | $6,237,212 | $934,747 | $358,018 | $303,159 | 57 | $304,384 | $882,859 | $339,056 |
| 2020 | $5,660,483 | $249,875 | $365,303 | $306,282 | 56 | — | $191,692 | $312,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $366K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 itemized grants identify scholarships as their purpose.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $430,335 through 58 grants. Grants ranged from $729 to $26,875, with a median of $6,008. The largest listed awards were to individual recipients: $26,875, $16,135, $15,259, $13,755, and $12,841; each was designated for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul W Steele as president; Thomas L Ashbrook as secretary/treasurer; and Marilyn V Brodmerkle, Pam Constant, Dan Nagel, Shannon Hein, and Jennifer Dixon as directors.
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc is led by Paul W. Steele, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul W. Steele
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Nagel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn V. Brodmerkle
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Constant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Hein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Dixon
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Ashbrook
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David O. Walker (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc
How much does The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc gave $430K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 54 grants.
What is The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,008, and its average grant was $7,420, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chillicothe, MO (2 grants).
Does The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (56 grants).
How large is The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc?
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $433K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $366K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 itemized grants identify scholarships as their purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc?
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 The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3905409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Crabtree Educational Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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