Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mexico, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $472,001 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $48,550. 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$472,001
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$48,550
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $413,580 the year before.
38% 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 | $417,223 | 38 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $413,580 | 33 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $472,001 | 37 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Miriam A Edmonston Charitable 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 Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 37 | $472,001 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Handi Shop | General | $48,550 |
| Presser Arts Center | General | $40,000 |
| Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition | General | $35,000 |
| Audrain County 4-H Foundation | General | $26,850 |
| Children's Therapy & Early Education School | General | $25,000 |
| Mexico Elks Lodge | General | $25,000 |
| The Square - Mainstreet Mexico | General | $23,700 |
| Mexico Senior Center | General | $21,500 |
| Laura Miller George Help Center | General | $20,700 |
| Audrain Humane Society | General | $20,000 |
| Mexico Park Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Audrain County Veterans Memorial | General | $20,000 |
| Mexico Area Family YMCA | General | $15,000 |
| Mexico Recreation Corp | General | $15,000 |
| Workforce Resource Assistance Program | General | $14,000 |
| A for Mexico Education | General | $10,000 |
| Anointed Life Saving Ministries | General | $10,000 |
| Audrain County Health Department | General | $10,000 |
| The Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Mexico Public Schools | General | $7,585 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | General | $7,500 |
| St Brendan Catholic Church | General | $6,000 |
| Audrain Emergency Communications | General | $5,000 |
| Stribling Mma Community Scholarship | General | $4,481 |
| Shoes From the Heart | General | $3,000 |
| Albert Bingham - University of Missouri- Columbia | General | $2,500 |
| Wyatt Troesser- University of Missouri-Columbia | General | $2,500 |
| Emily Moppin -University of Missouri- Columbia | General | $2,500 |
| Brendan McKeown- University of Missouri-Columbia | General | $2,500 |
| Brooke Teel - Central Methodist University | General | $2,500 |
| Reily Walker - Macc | General | $2,500 |
| Guy Fairchild- University of Missouri-Columbia | General | $2,500 |
| Nate Robertson - University of Missouri-Columbia | General | $2,500 |
| Dylan Reid - Southeast Missouri State University | General | $2,500 |
| Camden Williams - Truman State University | General | $2,500 |
| Freedom of the Road Riders | General | $2,500 |
| Scattering Fork Outdoor Center | General | $635 |
Officers and trustees
- T M Williams
- Bradford A Brett
- Kirk Ekern
- George Huffman
Questions people ask
Does Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation give?
$472,001 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists T M Williams (Treasurer), Bradford A Brett (President), Kirk Ekern (Vice President) and George Huffman (Secretary).
What does Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.