Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Operating in or near the city of Carthage, Missouri that work to promote the "well being of mankind and the general welfare

Other requirements

  • The majority of grants from the K.D. and M.L.
  • Steadley Memorial Trust are one year in duration.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: General operating support is discouraged and will only be considered on an exception basis.

Overview

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.

Eligibility

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

    Unrestricted general

    $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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Playground
  • Recreation
  • Animal rescue

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