Taum Sauk Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Taum Sauk Fund Inc is a private foundation in Bunker, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $202,962 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,100 and the largest $67,515. 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$202,962
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,100
- Largest grant$67,515
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $214,272 the year before.
29% 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 | $214,272 | 6 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $202,962 | 8 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Taum Sauk Fund Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Taum Sauk Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 8 | $202,962 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds County Library District | To build rcld conference room | $67,515 |
| Reynolds County Sheltered Workshop | Updates to building | $47,680 |
| Ellington Chamber of Commerce | Experience the great outdoors | $35,440 |
| Reynold County Health Center | Improve acces to care for residents | $23,000 |
| Individual | To build a tourism billboard | $17,200 |
| Black River Baptist Church | To build check-in small building | $8,800 |
| City of Bunker | To build a city park | $2,089 |
| County of Reynolds | Updates to memorial | $1,238 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcella Parker
- Wade Mathes
- Christopher Johnston
- Craig Turner
- Linda Ritter
Questions people ask
Does Taum Sauk Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taum Sauk Fund Inc give?
$202,962 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,100.
Who runs Taum Sauk Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcella Parker (Treasurer), Wade Mathes (President), Christopher Johnston (Director) and Craig Turner (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Taum Sauk Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.