Peculiar Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peculiar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Peculiar, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,737 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $41,500. 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$400,737
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$41,500
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $396,431 the year before.
32% 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 | $271,282 | 69 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $396,431 | 40 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $400,737 | 50 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Peculiar 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 Peculiar Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 47 | $394,737 |
| Kansas | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymore Peculiar School District | Spelling beespelling bee | $41,500 |
| Archie Cass School District | School supplies | $31,500 |
| Cass Community Health Foundation | Dental clinics | $30,000 |
| Lions Club of Peculiar | Senior citizens dinner | $30,000 |
| Caring Hearts of Peculiar | Support projects | $27,500 |
| KC Scholars - High School Scholarships | High school scholarships | $25,000 |
| Heart N Hand | Support projects | $17,500 |
| Harvesterscommunity Food Network | Support feeding families | $15,000 |
| Belton Educational Foundation | Program supportschool lunch program | $11,000 |
| Hope Haven of Cass County | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Wills Cemetery | Support projects | $10,000 |
| Drexel Rio | Support programs | $9,454 |
| Pleasant Hill Lay Clergy | Support programs | $9,000 |
| West Central Missouri Community Action Agency | Support projects | $8,000 |
| Cass County Regional Medical Center | Patient assistance program | $7,500 |
| Family Resource Center of Cass County | Support programssupport programs | $7,500 |
| Fishes and Loaves | Support programs | $7,500 |
| Shepherd's Staff Food Pantry | Food pantry | $7,000 |
| Harrisonville R-Ix School District | School lunch programafter graduation program | $7,000 |
| Raymore Peculiar Public School Foundation | Support programs | $5,250 |
| Eagles Community Outreach | Support projects | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Peculiar | Support programssupport programs | $5,000 |
| Heart of America Boy Scouts | Summer camp | $5,000 |
| Archie United Methodist Church | Support projectsfood pantry | $4,000 |
| Garden City Ministerial Alliance | Support projects | $4,000 |
| West Line Christian Church | Support projectssupport projects | $4,000 |
| Midway Cass R-1 School District | School lunch program | $4,000 |
| Sherwood Cass R-Viii School District | School lunch program | $4,000 |
| Pleasant Hill Cass R-Iii School District | School lunch program | $4,000 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia | 1st year scholarships | $4,000 |
| Belton Welfare | Support projects | $3,000 |
| Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance | Support programsbenevolent fund | $3,000 |
| Help Humane Society | Support mission | $3,000 |
| Peculiar United Methodist Church | Christmas store | $3,000 |
| Cass County Junion Livestock Association | Junior auction | $3,000 |
| Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation | Youth clinics | $2,500 |
| Pleasant Hill Cares | Support programs | $2,500 |
| Pleasant Hill Town & Country | Support programs | $2,500 |
| Midway Elementary PTO | Support projects | $2,000 |
| University of Kansas | 1st year scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Dobson
- Larry Dobson
- Thomas Peter
- Scott Dobson
- Rebecca Dobson
- Sharon Shores
Questions people ask
Does Peculiar Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peculiar Charitable Foundation give?
$400,737 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Peculiar Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Dobson (President), Larry Dobson (Secretary), Thomas Peter (Board Member) and Scott Dobson (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Peculiar Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and seniors.