Harold F John Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Harold F John Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bolivar, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $186,618 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,394 and the largest $70,311. 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$186,618
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,394
- Largest grant$70,311
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,835 the year before.
10% 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 | $105,351 | 10 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $173,835 | 11 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $186,618 | 10 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Harold F John Charitable Trust 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 Harold F John Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 7 | $99,625 |
| Alaska | 1 | $54,686 |
| Illinois | 1 | $31,249 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,058 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Prairie Foundation | program services | $70,311 |
| University of Alaska Foundation | program services | $54,686 |
| The Salvation Army | program services | $31,249 |
| Weableau R-3 Schools | program services | $10,467 |
| The Curators of the Univ of MO | program services | $7,500 |
| Drury University | Program services | $5,289 |
| Hickory County Historical Society | program services | $2,500 |
| Weaubleau Preservation Society | program services | $2,500 |
| IEEE Foundation Incorporated | program services | $1,058 |
| Missouri Birding Society | Program services | $1,058 |
Officers and trustees
- Kerry Douglas
Questions people ask
Does Harold F John Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold F John Charitable Trust give?
$186,618 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,394.
Who runs Harold F John Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Kerry Douglas (Trustee).
What does Harold F John Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.