W Basil & Nina Leach Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
W Basil & Nina Leach Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Jefferson City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,940 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,665 and the largest $3,665. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,940
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,665
- Largest grant$3,665
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,571 the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 | $57,206 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $49,571 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $59,940 | 19 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Darrell R Mantle 111 E Miller Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (573) 634-1320 |
| Deadlines | 90 days after published in newspaper |
| Restrictions | The grantor requests that the committee shall give special consideration to applications for grants for purposes benefiting the citizens of mexico, audrain county, or central Missouri. |
What W Basil & Nina Leach Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 19 | $59,940 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A for Mexico Education Inc | Education | $3,665 |
| Arthur Hills Golf Course | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Audrain County Historical Society | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Children's Therapy & Early Education School | Education | $3,665 |
| Eastern Missouri Family YMCA | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| International Saddlebred Hall of Fame | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Mexico Bright Futures | Education | $3,665 |
| Mexico Handi-Shop Inc | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Mexico Optimist Foudation | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Mexico Senior Center Inc | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Presser Performing Arts Center | Civic | $3,665 |
| Southside Christian Academy | Education | $3,665 |
| The Laura Miller George Help Center | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| Uplift Mid-Mo | Social welfare | $3,665 |
| The Food Bank of Central & Northeast Missouri | Social welfare | $3,197 |
| Scattering Fork Outdoor Center | Social welfare | $940 |
| Mexico Noon Lions Club | Civic | $492 |
| Mexico Audrain County League of Women Voters | Civic | $336 |
Officers and trustees
- The Central Trust Bank
Questions people ask
Does W Basil & Nina Leach Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 90 days after published in newspaper.
How much does W Basil & Nina Leach Charitable Trust give?
$59,940 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,665.
Who runs W Basil & Nina Leach Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Central Trust Bank (Trustee).
What does W Basil & Nina Leach Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.