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The Miles Memorial Fund Trust

Preselected recipients only Bolivar, Missouri · EIN 446014486

The Miles Memorial Fund Trust is a private foundation in Bolivar, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,946 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,099 and the largest $21,297. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $25,719 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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$10,3573$581,390
2024$25,7193$654,391
2025$31,9463$684,159

How to apply

The Miles Memorial Fund 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 Miles Memorial Fund Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri3$31,946

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
Christian Education$21,297
Ozarks Methodist Manor
Marionville, MO
Care of the elderly$7,099
Odd Fellows Home Association
Mexico, MO
Care of the elderly$3,550

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Miles Memorial Fund Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Miles Memorial Fund Trust give?

$31,946 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,099.

Who runs The Miles Memorial Fund Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Kerry Douglas (Trustee).

What does The Miles Memorial Fund Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and seniors.

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