Community foundation · EIN 43-1790785
Boone Electric Community Trust
Columbia, MO
Boone Electric Community Trust is a community foundation based in Columbia, MO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $336K in grants paid across 46 grants, with $632K in total assets. Its largest grants went to Voluntary Action Center, Senior Services of Boone County and The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Boone Electric Community Trust's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Trust receives formal grant applications from community organizations. The Board evaluates each grant request and makes the determination as to whether to fund or deny the request.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Provide grants for economic, youth, rural development, education, health and research
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Action Center | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $29,167 |
| Senior Services of Boone County | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $25,000 |
| The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $16,943 |
| Primrose Hill Adult & Teen Challenge | Clark, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $14,250 |
| United Community Builders CDC | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $12,314 |
| Friends of Rocheport Historical Society | Rocheport, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $12,000 |
| Sturgeon R-V High School (band) | Sturgeon, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $10,950 |
| KVC Missouri (KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri Inc) | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $10,000 |
| OATS Inc | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $10,000 |
| Open Door Baptist Church | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $10,000 |
| Southern Boone Area YMCA (Jefferson City Area YMCA) | Ashland, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $10,000 |
| Welcome Home Inc | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $10,000 |
| Job Point | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $9,400 |
| Heart of Missouri United Way | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $9,270 |
| Nora Stewart Early Learning Center | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $7,500 |
| Vidwest | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $6,772 |
| Love My Job Training Center | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $6,579 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $6,000 |
| Stonebridge House | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $5,213 |
| Boone County Historical Society | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $5,000 |
| Boone County Sheriff's Department | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $5,000 |
| Faith Bridge | Moberly, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri | Columbia, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $5,000 |
| Shoes from the Heart | Macon, MO | Further the organiztion's mission | $5,000 |
The 24 largest of 46 grants listed on the return. 22 grants to individuals ($22K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Boone Electric Community Trust accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Boone Electric Community Trust's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Boone Electric Community Trust give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $335,637 in grants paid (46 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Boone Electric Community Trust funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Voluntary Action Center (MO), $29.2K, Senior Services of Boone County (MO), $25K, The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri (MO), $16.9K, Primrose Hill Adult & Teen Challenge (MO), $14.3K and United Community Builders CDC (MO), $12.3K.