Mary Boder Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mary Boder Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,058 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,721 and the largest $23,155. 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$130,058
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,721
- Largest grant$23,155
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $109,918 the year before.
0% 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 | $117,594 | 8 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $109,918 | 8 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $130,058 | 8 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Mary Boder 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 Mary Boder Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 8 | $130,058 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Union Benevolent Assoc | General operating | $23,155 |
| Mwsu Foundation | General operating | $18,865 |
| St Joseph Historical Society | General operating | $18,865 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | General operating | $18,865 |
| Allied Arts Council of St Joseph Missouri Inc | General operating | $12,577 |
| Performing Arts Association | General operating | $12,577 |
| Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art | General operating | $12,577 |
| St Joseph Symphony Society Inc | General operating | $12,577 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Trust
Questions people ask
Does Mary Boder Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Boder Charitable Trust give?
$130,058 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,721.
Who runs Mary Boder Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).
What does Mary Boder Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.