Finis M Moss Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Finis M Moss Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $48,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$225,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$48,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $204,500 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $195,000 | 8 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $204,500 | 8 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $225,500 | 10 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bryan Breckenridge 82 N Cedar Lake Dr W, Columbia, MO 65203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (417) 549-0623 |
What Finis M Moss Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 | $225,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada R-5 Schools | Scholarship foundation | $48,000 |
| Community Outreach | Capital improvements and operations | $46,000 |
| Center for Human Services | In-kind rent | $30,000 |
| Vernon County Community Fund | Capital improvements | $25,000 |
| Bright Futures of El Dorado Springs | Program support | $20,000 |
| Individual | Program support | $20,000 |
| Cottey College | Scholarshipscapital improvements | $14,000 |
| Ccpa | Capital improvements | $12,000 |
| United Way of Vernon County | Program support | $7,500 |
| Nevada Shrine Club Trans Fund | Transport crippled children | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Don Mills
- Bryan Breckenridge
- Larry Forkner
Questions people ask
Does Finis M Moss Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Finis M Moss Charitable Trust give?
$225,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Finis M Moss Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Don Mills (Co-Trustee), Bryan Breckenridge (Co-Trustee) and Larry Forkner (Co-Trustee).
What does Finis M Moss Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.