Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc
To promote recycling in the greater springfield area and support big brothers big sisters of the ozarks by generating sustainable funding through the collection and re-sale of donated clothing and household goods and to provide the financial support for the charitable activities of big brothers big sisters of the ozarks, inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc at a glance
In short: Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc gave $118K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,050
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,025
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $59,025
- Total assets
- $300,141
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sistsers of the Ozarks Inc ($100K). Together the top 2 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $125K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sistsers of the Ozarks Inc Springfield, MO | Mentoring Program | $100,000 |
| Freedom's Rest Ozark, MO | Bin Partnership | $18,050 |
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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 | $300,141 | $607,244 | $623,931 | $118,050 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $361,684 | $598,799 | $594,379 | $124,881 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $316,751 | $529,987 | $419,080 | $28,000 | 1 | $-4,952 |
| 2021 | $181,163 | $407,500 | $317,378 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $202,513 | $299,682 | $275,185 | — | — | — |
About Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc
Based on IRS filings
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc is led by Susan Stephanchick, CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Stephanchick
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hayes
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Sanders
Past President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Thornton
Treasurer
Board Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Galbraith
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Levi Skinner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Susan Mellentine (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Christopher Weiss (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Clinton Beecham (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jacqueline Post (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Matthew Massey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Stack (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Angela Blevins (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Graddy (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Brandy Buckler (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Dan Derges (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Ken Childers (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Phil Swanson (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Tim Andrews (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Ashley French (2020) — Former CEO
- Former: Mitchell Brandt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tyler Moles (2020) — President
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 Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc
How much does Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc give each year?
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc gave $118K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $125K across 3 grants.
How large is Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc?
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $607K.
What is Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc?
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MO. It holds $300K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc operate?
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc's EIN?
Think Big Foundation of Missouri Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3616479. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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