K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Grants
Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust
Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026
Summary
The K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Grants support charitable organizations in Carthage, Missouri, focusing on scientific, educational, literary, and artistic pursuits. Established in 1959, the Trust considers proposals for capital support of public parks and outdoor recreation programs. Eligible applicants must promote the well-being of the community, while general operating support is limited. The majority of grants are awarded for one year, emphasizing project and program funding.Overview
Mission The K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust was established in 1959 to support "scientific, education, literary and charitable purposes; including the encouragement of art and the prevention of cruelty to animals." On occasion, requests for capital support of public parks and playgrounds, as well as requests for outdoor recreation programs, will be considered.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Trust only supports charitable organizations operating in or near the city of Carthage, Missouri that work to promote the "well being of mankind and the general welfare of the community."Grant requests for capital, project and programs are accepted.The majority of grants from the K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust are one year in duration.Ineligibility
General operating support is discouraged and will only be considered on an exception basis.What Ir Tua KD&ML Steadley Charitable actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 19
- Total given
- $1.99M
- Median grant
- $40K
- Range
- $3,500–$924K
- By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: Carthage, MO; Joplin, MO; Carl Junction, MO.
- 95% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Carthage R-9 School Foundation · Carthage, MO
Unrestricted general
$924K
Missouri Southern Foundation · Joplin, MO
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$200K
Carthage Economic Development Corp · Carthage, MO
Unrestricted general
$200K
Jasper County Youth Fair Inc · Carthage, MO
Unrestricted general
$100K
Fair Acres Family Y Inc · Carthage, MO
Unrestricted general
$100K
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