The Giving Branch Foundation
The purpose of the Giving Branch Foundation is to benefit and support individuals and families in need in the communities in which the offices of flat branch mortgage, inc. Are located; and secondarily to support organizations and individuals the foundation deems deserving.
The Giving Branch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Giving Branch Foundation gave $88K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,787
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,973
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,735
- Total assets
- $767,696
- +54.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Giving Branch Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Giving Branch Foundation
Who The Giving Branch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater St Louis Inc ($19K). Together the top 8 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Giving Branch Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $354K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc Saint Louis, MO | Program Support | $18,943 |
| Heart of Missouri United Way Inc Columbia, MO | Program Support | $16,700 |
| Community Blood Center of the Ozark Springfield, MO | Program Support | $13,000 |
| Operation Hope Inc Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $9,470 |
| United Way of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Program Support | $7,874 |
| United Way of Southwest Missouri Joplin, MO | Program Support | $6,233 |
| United Way of Central Missouri Jefferson City, MO | Program Support | $5,567 |
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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 | $767,696 | $1,246,873 | $984,348 | $87,787 | 8 | $8,760 |
| 2023 | $498,627 | $1,003,321 | $1,055,390 | $76,089 | 8 | $-168 |
| 2022 | $529,418 | $1,229,283 | $1,291,137 | $169,610 | 15 | $-687 |
| 2021 | $615,741 | $1,270,259 | $1,272,861 | $354,312 | 19 | $3,977 |
| 2020 | $611,970 | $1,086,299 | $671,686 | $146,848 | 9 | $377 |
About The Giving Branch Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Giving Branch Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbia, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $768K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Giving Branch Foundation is led by Emily Harvey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Harvey
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Schnedler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Clifford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Osceola
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Craig
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Megan Sievers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carter Arey (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Giving Branch Foundation
How much does The Giving Branch Foundation give each year?
The Giving Branch Foundation gave $88K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $76K across 8 grants.
What is The Giving Branch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Giving Branch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,735, and its average grant was $10,973, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Giving Branch Foundation give grants?
The Giving Branch Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (2 grants).
Does The Giving Branch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Giving Branch Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are The Giving Branch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Giving Branch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater St Louis Inc ($18,943), Heart of Missouri United Way Inc ($16,700) and Community Blood Center of the Ozark ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Giving Branch Foundation?
The Giving Branch Foundation reported $768K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is The Giving Branch Foundation's EIN?
The Giving Branch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2844011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 10, 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 October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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