Stafford Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Stafford Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $146,080 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $13,715 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$146,080
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$13,715
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,612 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,000 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $120,612 | 6 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $146,080 | 8 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trust Department Simmons Bank 801 East Broadway PO Box 1867, Columbia, MO 65205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 618-5503 |
| What to submit | On file |
| Deadlines | The selection committee meets in january and july of each year. |
| Restrictions | Contributions are limited to charitable causes and institutions serving central Missouri area and are exempt from federal income taxes. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 8 | $146,080 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Mo High Steppers | Transit van purchase | $40,000 |
| Boone County Nature School | Capital campaign 4 year pledge - final installment | $37,500 |
| Heart of Missouri Casa | Building a brighter future capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Police Foundation of Hallsville | Veterans memorial | $15,000 |
| The Halo Foundation | Water heater | $12,430 |
| Fayette Senior Citizens Inc | Dining room flooring replacement | $10,150 |
| Stonebridge House | Riding lawnmower & weed eater | $5,000 |
| Como Mobile Aid Collective | Upgrading second hand & donated medical tools | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Simmons Bank
Questions people ask
Does Stafford Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The selection committee meets in january and july of each year..
How much does Stafford Family Charitable Trust give?
$146,080 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $13,715.
Who runs Stafford Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Simmons Bank (Trustee).