JP Humphreys Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JP Humphreys Foundation is a private foundation in Joplin, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$34.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $4.0 million | 31 | $33.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 25 | $34.6 million |
How to apply
JP Humphreys 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 JP Humphreys Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7 | $836,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $300,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $160,000 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $125,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor's Trust | Worker Freedom Fund | $500,000 |
| Foundation For Economic Education | Designated for l. Reed general administration | $160,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | General Administration | $150,000 |
| Atlas Network | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Mercatus Center | General Administration | $100,000 |
| State Policy Network | General Administration | $100,000 |
| The Federalist Society | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | General Administration | $75,000 |
| American Institute for Economic Research | General Operating Budget | $50,000 |
| Capital Research Center | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Center for Independent Thought | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Certell Inc | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Free to Choose Network | General Administration | $50,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Kansas Policy Institute | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Libertas Institute | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Virginia Institute for Public Policy | General Administration | $25,000 |
| The Story Incubator Writing Lab | General Administration | $20,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation | General Administration | $15,000 |
| Friends of UFM | General Administration | $10,000 |
| The Heartland Institute | General Administration | $5,000 |
| Institute for Justice | In memory of Chip Mellor | $1,000 |
| National MS Society | In memory of Betty Jo Russell | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah J Humphreys Atkins
- Paul S Atkins
- David C Humphreys
- Debra G Humphreys
- Timothy R Whelan
Questions people ask
Does JP Humphreys Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JP Humphreys Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs JP Humphreys Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah J Humphreys Atkins (President/Sec./Treas./Dir.), Paul S Atkins (Vice President/Director), David C Humphreys (Director) and Debra G Humphreys (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does JP Humphreys Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.