The George Timmons Foundation
The George Timmons Foundation (also known as the Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation) is a family foundation established in 1967 by Bess Cole Spiva Timmons. The foundation is headquartered in Joplin, Missouri, with administrative registration in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates as a private 501(c)(3) foundation with EIN 43-6075014.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+34729.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+34729.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established to enable the children and grandchildren of its founder to continue an existing program of charitable assistance. Primary funding areas include:
- Education programs for minorities (primary area of interest)
- Health and medical research
- The arts
- Social services
- Ecology and environmental preservation
The foundation prioritizes support for small, tax-exempt organizations and grassroots groups that have little or no federal, state, or local financial assistance and effectively utilize funds.
Grantmaking
The notable decline in grant activity in 2023 suggests a strategic shift or funding constraints.
Grant Range
** $1,000 to $5,000
How to Apply
** Online applications accepted through the foundation's website during a fixed annual application period (March 1 - July 1), with awards made on a first-come basis up to a maximum number of applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United States (no foreign applicants). The foundation has historically focused on Indiana, Colorado, and California, though it accepts applications nationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $2,169,884
- Total revenues: $1,367,841
- Total expenses: $4,460,685
- Investment income and dividends: $155,002
Historical Assets:
- December 2023: Approximately $5.3 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The George Timmons Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryna Majidi | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
| Leia Matern | Dir, Pres | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Svacina | Dir, VP, Treas | 1 | — |
| Darci Timmons | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Gregory Timmons | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Sarah Timmons | Dir, Treas | 1 | — |
| Dana Whitby | Dir, Pres | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: timmonsfoundation.org
- Phone: (417) 625-3202 or 800-839-1754
- Mailing Address: Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation, C/O US Bank NA Trust Dept, PO Box 8, Joplin, MO 64802-0008
- Administrative Address: 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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