Helen S Boylan Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen S Boylan Foundation is a private foundation in Carthage, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $220,823 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $39,505. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$220,823
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$39,505
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $237,265 the year before.
62% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $240,955 | 37 | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $237,265 | 31 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $220,823 | 32 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen S Boylan Foundation PO Box 731, Carthage, MO 64836 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (417) 359-6558 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Helen S Boylan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 25 | $141,318 |
| Texas | 6 | $69,505 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lindale Independent Schools | General educational support | $39,505 |
| Cartghage R-9 Foundation | General program support and boylan writting contest | $16,023 |
| Individual | Early childhood education and support | $14,000 |
| McCune Brooks Foundation | General support for services | $11,000 |
| Kansas City Jazz Orchestra | Music concert support | $10,000 |
| Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Library books and materials support | $10,000 |
| Individual | $9,500 | |
| Cedar Hill Cemetery Association | Residents support | $9,000 |
| Individual | $7,000 | |
| Hope Haven of East Texas | Teenage girls residential care and protection | $7,000 |
| City of Carthage | Miscellaneous discreationary support expenses | $7,000 |
| Carthage Humane Society | Support of no kill dog and cat kennel | $7,000 |
| Individual | Community development projects | $6,000 |
| Promusica | Music education programs | $6,000 |
| Individual | Children development | $5,000 |
| Front Porch Alliance | Residential help and support for east side residents | $5,000 |
| Pet Resource Center | Support for services provided to pets | $5,000 |
| Joplin Habitat for Humanity | Housing for needy | $5,000 |
| Individual | Diapers for infants | $5,000 |
| Boots Court Foundation | Historic structure restoration | $5,000 |
| Individual | $3,995 | |
| Lindale Library | General library support | $3,000 |
| Individual | Suicide prevention program | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Childres DTR for Visual Images | Children vision support services | $3,000 |
| Pawesperity | Pet grooming school and education for work | $2,500 |
| WW1 Museum | General support museum maintenance | $2,500 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Platte Senior Center | Programs and support for senior citizens | $2,500 |
| Individual | Music education and instrument education | $2,000 |
| Youth Symphony of Kansas City | Support for youth music education | $2,000 |
| Recovery Outreach Center | Addition recovery program | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- J B Hering
- Helen B Duff
- Lauren Laird
- Eugene C Hall
- Elizabeth Simmons
- Emily Spradling Stuart
- Ida Locarni
- James S Spradling
Questions people ask
Does Helen S Boylan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Helen S Boylan Foundation give?
$220,823 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Helen S Boylan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J B Hering (V Pres / Dir), Helen B Duff (Dircetor), Lauren Laird (Dircetor) and Eugene C Hall (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Helen S Boylan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.