The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust
THE MARY E & MICHAEL BLEVINS CHARITABLE was a private foundation based in Troy, Missouri. Its 2019 filing is marked as a final return and states that, after Michael Blevins died that year, the trust was terminated and liquidated. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust gave $2K across 13 grants in 2019 (avg $137.462), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $1,787
- Grants made (2019)
- 13
- Average grant
- $137
- Median grant
- $50
- Primary geography
- Missouri (80% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the trust was terminated and liquidated, this policy should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Schulze Drive, Troy, MO 63379
Phone: (636) 734-2506
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Coalition for Life ($500). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2019, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The filing reports smaller shares for New York, Oklahoma, Florida, and Washington, DC, at 3% each. Listed grants also went to recipients in Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 13 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for Life St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $500 |
| Immaculate Conception Old Monroe, MO | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | $495 |
| Broader Vision Schools in Africa Inc St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $300 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe for Life St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $100 |
| Fatima Center Constable, NY | General Fund | $50 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | General Fund | $50 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | General Fund | $50 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Washington, DC | General Fund | $50 |
| Marians of the Immaculate Conception Stockbridge, MA | General Fund | $50 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions Walls, MS | General Fund | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $-25 | $4,887 | $1,787 | 13 | $45 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $45 for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing religious articles and literature to individuals in need. Its 2019 grants included religious, educational, food-assistance, and other charitable organizations, as reflected by the listed recipients.
Among the grantees, Food for the Poor described its mission as linking churches in wealthier and poorer countries to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. Feed the Children described its mission as working to end child hunger by providing food, essentials, and opportunities with communities.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation gave $1,787 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $500, with a median of $50.
Notable listed grants included $500 to Coalition for Life, $495 to Immaculate Conception, $300 to Broader Vision Schools in Africa, and $100 to Our Lady of Guadalupe for Life. Other listed grants included $50 each to Food for the Poor and Feed the Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary Blevins was listed as trustee on the 2019 filing.
The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust is led by Mary Blevins, Trustee on the 2019 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Mary Blevins
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust
How much does The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust give each year?
The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust gave $2K across 13 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust's median grant in 2019 was $50, and its average grant was $137, across 13 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust give grants?
The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust's largest 2019 grantees include Coalition for Life ($500), Immaculate Conception ($495) and Broader Vision Schools in Africa Inc ($300), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
What does The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing religious articles and literature to individuals in need. Its 2019 grants included religious, educational, food-assistance, and other charitable organizations, as reflected by the listed recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust?
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $45 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6930657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does The Mary E & Michael Blevins Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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