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The Guy Epling Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Joplin, Missouri · EIN 306591278

The Guy Epling Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Joplin, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,630 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,908 and the largest $9,150. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $32,198 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$32,1982$1.0 million
2024$35,6304$1.0 million

How to apply

The Guy Epling Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Guy Epling Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky2$17,815
Missouri2$17,815

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Literature & Teaching Ministries
Joplin, MO
General support$9,150
Workers for Mexico Mission
Grayson, KY
General support$9,150
Literature & Teaching Ministries
Joplin, MO
General support$8,665
Looney Missions of Mexico
Grayson, KY
General support$8,665

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Guy Epling Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Guy Epling Charitable Trust give?

$35,630 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,908.

Who runs The Guy Epling Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Southwest Missouri Bank Trust (Trust Office).

What does The Guy Epling Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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