Fayette Area Community Trust
Accepts applications
Fayette Area Community Trust is a private foundation in Fayette, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,400 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,400
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,792 the year before.
70% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $79,792 | 7 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 10 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Commercial Trust Company Fact - Attn Janet Jacobs, P O Box 471, Fayette, MO 65248-0471 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (660) 248-2222 |
| What to submit | Written grant application form with the following mandatory attachments: 1.copy of organizations governing body approval of the application. 2. Current copy of IRS letter stating organization is tax exempt under 501(c)(3) or an explanation, if organization is a government entity and automatically tax exempt. 3.two bids for equipment, labor costs, or other items proposed for purchase. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Application will not be considered if: 1. Project has already been completed. 2. The request is for ongoing operating expenses. 3. It is not located in or serving the fayette community. 4. It does not explain the application issues as it applies to services/programs the organization provides. 5. Mandatory attachments are not attached to the application. |
What Fayette Area Community Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University | Sociology department | $50,000 |
| Fairgrounds Develop Assn | Fairgrounds improvement | $8,700 |
| Fayette Volunteer Firemen | Equipment | $6,000 |
| Howard County Fire Station 1 | Equipment | $4,500 |
| Fayette Area Heritage Assn | Art event | $2,500 |
| Howard County Ambulance | Equipment | $2,300 |
| City of Fayette | Aed unit | $2,000 |
| Coyote Hill | Assistance | $1,800 |
| Fayette R-Iii Schools | Supplies | $1,500 |
| First Christian Church | Holiday house | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Jackman
- Pat Hilgedick
- Commercial Trust Company
- Bryan Kunze
- Benjie Conrow
Questions people ask
Does Fayette Area Community Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does Fayette Area Community Trust give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,400.
Who runs Fayette Area Community Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mike Jackman (Advisory Mem), Pat Hilgedick (Advisory Mem), Commercial Trust Company (Trustee) and Bryan Kunze (Advisory Mem) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fayette Area Community Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.