About Helen S Boylan Foundation
The Helen S Boylan Foundation concentrates its modest giving on local education and child welfare in the Carthage/Jasper County area, often funding school districts and community infrastructure projects. Grants indicate a preference for capital and operational support—equipment and construction—as well as backing for child advocacy services. The foundation appears to favor a small number of substantial, locally focused awards rather than many dispersed grants.
Focus Areas
K–12 public schools in Lindale (general educational support and district needs)School and municipal equipment purchases (capital/equipment funding for local institutions)Child welfare and advocacy (CASA training center construction in Jasper County)
Who They Fund
children and infants (including early childhood)students and school-age youthfoster care youth and abused/at-risk childrenseniors/older adultshomeless individuals and food-insecure households
About Helen S Boylan Foundation
A recurring thread in Helen S Boylan Foundation’s recent giving is support for local school systems, community facilities, and child-serving projects in Carthage, Jasper County, and nearby communities. One of the largest recent awards went to City of Lindale for equipment needs, alongside repeated support for Lindale Independent Schools for general educational support and contest-related programming. In Jasper County, the foundation backed Jasper County Casa’s training center construction, linking its grantmaking to child welfare and advocacy infrastructure. The foundation also funds institutions that shape daily community life. Recent awards include Joplin Habitat for Humanity for housing for needy households, Carthage Public Library for books and reading materials, and Vision Carthage for community enhancement programs. Its grant list shows a preference for practical, project-based support rather than broad thematic statements: equipment, construction, student assistance, and program support appear repeatedly. Grants are typically directed to nonprofits and public entities that operate in the foundation’s communities, with a strong tilt toward Missouri recipients and nearby regional institutions.
What Helen S Boylan Foundation Funds
Education appears in several forms. Helen S Boylan Foundation gave $25,483 to Lindale Independent Schools for general educational support and $11,000 to Missouri Southern Foundation for student assistance, showing interest in both K-12 and postsecondary needs. It also supported Missouri Southern State University with $10,000 for student assistance. Child and family services are another clear theme. The foundation gave $10,000 to Hope Haven of East Texas for a safe environment for foster children and $10,000 to Guadalupe Centers for early childhood education and support. It also awarded $10,000 to Early Start for an early childhood education program. Arts and civic life are present as well. Kansas City Jazz Orchestra received $15,000 in 2025 for music concert support, and Carthage R-9 Foundation received $22,800 for general program support and the Boylan writing contest.
How Helen S Boylan Foundation Gives
Typical grants fall in a relatively narrow range: p25 is $3,000, median is $5,000, and p75 is $7,667. The recent list also shows a small number of larger awards, which suggests the foundation makes both routine operating-level grants and occasional higher-dollar project grants. Grantmaking appears to be recurring rather than one-off. Kansas City Jazz Orchestra received $15,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and both Early Start and Guadalupe Centers received follow-on support across multiple years. The foundation operates a general grant program and quarterly general grants, and both accept unsolicited applications. Prospective applicants are asked to complete the foundation’s grant application form and submit 8 copies.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$221K
Total Assets
$4.1M
Total Revenue
$513K
Total Expenses
$360K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $3K and $8K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$8K
Geographic Reach
Regional3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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