Giddens Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Giddens Family Foundation is a private foundation in Republic, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $289,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$289,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,220 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,046 | 17 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $230,220 | 18 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $289,500 | 20 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Giddens Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Giddens Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $260,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $24,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seaton | unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| People Hearing People | unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Republic First Christian Church | Unrestriced Gift | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks | unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| The Tooth Truck Inc | unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | unrestricted gift | $24,000 |
| Council of Churches Crosslines | unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Care to Learn | unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Victory Mission | unrestricted gift | $12,000 |
| Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Foundation | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Ozark Food Harvest | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Southwest Missouri Humane Society | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Arc of the Ozarks | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Kitchen Foundation Inc | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Developmental Center of the Ozarks | unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Greene County Library Foundation | unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| CASA of Southwest Missouri | unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance | unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Castaway Animals Rescue Effort | unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Newborns in Need | unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Midwest Trust Company
- Rhiannon Giddens
- Benjamin Giddens
Questions people ask
Does Giddens Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Giddens Family Foundation give?
$289,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Giddens Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Midwest Trust Company (Agent for Trustee), Rhiannon Giddens (Trustee) and Benjamin Giddens (Trustee).
What does Giddens Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and animals.