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The Dred and Lula Finnell Trust

Accepts applications Keytesville, Missouri · EIN 431589370

The Dred and Lula Finnell Trust is a private foundation in Keytesville, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $93,775 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $35,575 and the largest $48,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $93,288 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$93,2884$2.6 million
2024$93,7753$2.5 million

How to apply

ContactNorman Bentley
117 E Tom St, Keytesville, MO 65261
Phone or email(660) 288-3237
What to submitSee copies attached.
DeadlinesFor educational grants - last Friday in June for fall semester, last Friday in November for spring s
RestrictionsPer governing instrument - charitable & educational purposes in Keytesville Township.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Dred and Lula Finnell Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri3$93,775

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Schedule Attached of Grants
Various, MO
College Grants$48,800
City of Keytesville
Keytesville, MO
Grants for Taylor ParkTrail and City Sign$35,575
Keytesville R-3 School
Keytesville, MO
Grants for Preschool andThunder Football$9,400

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Dred and Lula Finnell Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For educational grants - last Friday in June for fall semester, last Friday in November for spring s.

How much does The Dred and Lula Finnell Trust give?

$93,775 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $35,575.

Who runs The Dred and Lula Finnell Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Norman Bentley (co-trustee), Bonnie Mutert (director), Janet Weaver (director) and George Schupback (co-trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does The Dred and Lula Finnell Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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