The Irvin Foundation
The purpose of this foundation is to support the chillicothe educational foundation, friends of arrow rock, and hope haven industries, inc. - all public charities and 501(c)(3) organizations.
The Irvin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Irvin Foundation gave $180K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $4,712,748
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Irvin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chillicothe Educational Foundation ($60K). Together the top 3 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Irvin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation Chillicothe, MO | The grants are to be used for general support of each organization. | $60,000 |
| Friends of Arrow Rock Inc Arrow Rock, MO | The grants are to be used for general support of each organization. | $60,000 |
| Hope Haven Industries Inc Chillicothe, MO | The grants are to be used for general support of each organization. | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,712,748 | $856,583 | $184,265 | $180,000 | 3 | $864,180 |
| 2024 | $4,040,430 | $198,944 | $171,861 | $167,400 | 3 | $207,867 |
| 2023 | $4,013,347 | $282,392 | $156,814 | $152,250 | 3 | $288,074 |
| 2022 | $3,887,769 | $150,279 | $153,751 | $150,000 | 3 | $157,539 |
| 2021 | $3,891,241 | $236,817 | $157,080 | $152,400 | 3 | $244,705 |
| 2020 | $3,811,504 | $127,082 | $143,719 | $141,900 | 3 | $139,184 |
About The Irvin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Irvin Foundation is a public charity, based in Chillicothe, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $864K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Irvin Foundation is led by Thomas L. Ashbrook, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas L. Ashbrook
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Beverly Maupin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Edward D. Douglas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Chuck Shouse
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kateman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jeff Kurtti (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Turner (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Ahlbrecht (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chet Breitwieser (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $100, to Thomas L Ashbrook (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Irvin Foundation
How much does The Irvin Foundation give each year?
The Irvin Foundation gave $180K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $167K across 3 grants.
What is The Irvin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Irvin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Irvin Foundation give grants?
The Irvin Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chillicothe, MO (2 grants).
Does The Irvin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Irvin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Irvin Foundation?
The Irvin Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $857K.
What is The Irvin Foundation's EIN?
The Irvin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1912172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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