Kindora
FeaturesSocial Impact InvestmentsPricing
AboutLive Demos
Sign InSign Up
    Kindora
    FeaturesSocial Impact InvestmentsPricing
    AboutLive Demos
    Sign InSign Up
    1. Home
    3. Foundations
    5. Helen S Boylan Foundation
    Helen S Boylan Foundation logo

    Helen S Boylan Foundation

    ActiveMutual & Membership BenefitFunds Individuals
    CARTHAGE, MOWebsite4173592657

    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 householdsveterans

    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

    $237K

    Total Assets

    $4M

    Total Revenue

    $435K

    Total Expenses

    $400K

    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

    About 73% of grants go to recipients in MO.

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Deep Analysis

    Unlock Deep Analysis

    Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.

    Get Started Free

    Similar Funders

    See Similar Funders

    Free Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.

    Get Started Free

    Explore related grant guides

    Grants in Missouri

    Want a Personalized Pitch for Helen S Boylan Foundation?

    Sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.

    Get Started FreeView Pricing
    Free plan available
    No contracts
    Cancel anytime
    Free Weekly Newsletter

    The Grant Brief

    Weekly grant intelligence for social impact leaders. Curated opportunities, funding trends, and strategic insights — free.

    Join 500+ social impact leaders. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy

    Trusted by mission-driven teams at organizations nationwide

    Kindora Logo

    At Kindora, we combine data-driven insights with a human touch to create meaningful, strategic fundraising solutions for mission-driven organizations of all sizes.

    Get The Grant Brief — free weekly grant intelligence

    Quick Links

    • Features
    • Social Impact Investments
    • About Us
    • Mission
    • How It Works
    • Pricing
    • Sales deck
    • Philanthropy Jobs
    • Nonprofit Compensation
    • Live demo (every plan)
    • Individual prospecting demoBeta
    • Blog
    • FAQ
    • Getting Started

    Connect With Us

    LinkedInTwitterFacebook

    Find Grants

    Grants by CauseGrants by StateFoundations by CityEducation GrantsHealth GrantsArts & Culture GrantsEnvironment GrantsCommunity Development GrantsYouth Development Grants

    © 2026 Kindora. All rights reserved.

    Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSystem Status
    EIN: 43-1254043
    3 filings on record
    See If You're a Fit — FreeFree account · instant fit score · similar funders
    animals/pet adoption beneficiaries

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, place-based giving with a few mid-sized grants; repeat support to the same school district (Lindale ISD) and an emphasis on capital/operational projects rather than numerous small grants.

    Funding Style

    general/unrestricted program supportcapital/construction grantsequipment and supplies fundingscholarships and direct financial aiddiscretionary/annual grantmaking

    Notable grantees: Lindale Independent Schools, City of Lindale, Jasper County CASA

    Topics

    early childhood education and childcarechild protection and foster care supportfood security and homeless shelteringyouth music, arts and cultural programmingchildren's health services (vaccines, dental, medical)addiction recovery and mental health/crisis interventionhistoric structure preservation and public monuments

    Where Helen S Boylan Foundation Makes Grants

    Most grants go to Missouri recipients, with 73% of grants in the HQ state. Carthage, Joplin, and Kansas City account for many of the Missouri awards, including support for schools, libraries, human services, and community groups. Outside Missouri, Lindale, Texas appears repeatedly in the recent-grants list, including awards to City of Lindale, Lindale Independent Schools, and Lillie Russell Memorial Library. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 111 grants in the United States.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Helen S Boylan Foundation

    How does Helen S Boylan Foundation accept applications?

    The foundation accepts unsolicited applications through its general grant program and quarterly general grants. Prospective applicants complete the foundation’s grant application form and submit 8 copies to the foundation.

    What kinds of projects does the foundation fund?

    Recent grants support education, child welfare, housing, arts, and community infrastructure. Examples in the data include school support, training center construction, equipment needs, student assistance, housing for needy households, and music concert support.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The foundation’s grant-size distribution is tightly grouped: p25 is $3,000, the median is $5,000, and p75 is $7,667. The recent grants list also includes larger project grants such as $48,000 and $33,336.

    Does the foundation fund repeat recipients?

    Yes. The recent grants show repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Kansas City Jazz Orchestra in 2023, 2024, and 2025, as well as Early Start and Guadalupe Centers in more than one year.

    Where does Helen S Boylan Foundation give most often?

    Missouri is the main giving state, with 73% of grants going to recipients in MO. Recent Missouri recipients include organizations in Carthage, Joplin, and Kansas City.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Helen S Boylan Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 4 days (Jun 30, 2026)

    Helen S. Boylan Foundation Grantmaking Program

    artseducationhealth+3 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit charitable organizations tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or public governmental units. Grants are generally limited to projects benefiting citizens of Jasper County, Missouri, Smith County, Texas, and the Kansas City metropolitan area. The foundation does not support annual campaigns, endowments, sectarian religious activities, or individuals.

    Deadline: Applications due March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 for consideration at the following board meeting.

    View & apply

    Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.

    Create a free account

    Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    LINDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSLINDALE, TX$25,4832025GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
    JOPLIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITYJOPLIN, MO$24,0002025HOUSING FOR NEEDY
    CITY OF LINDALELINDALE, TX$24,0002025EQUIPMENT NEEDS
    CARTGHAGE R-9 FOUNDATIONCARTHAGE, MO$22,8002025GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT AND BOYLAN WRITTING CONTEST
    KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRASHAWNEE MISSION, KS$15,0002025MUSIC CONCERT SUPPORT
    CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARYCARTHAGE, MO$12,6822025BOOKS AND READING MATERIALS
    GUADALUPE CENTERSKANSAS CITY, MO$10,0002025EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
    CITY OF CARTHAGECARTHAGE, MO$6,3002025MISCELLANEOUS DISCREATIONARY SUPPORT EXPENSES
    MISSOURI SOUTHERN FOUNDATIONJOPLIN, MO$6,0002025STUDENT ASSISTANCE
    BOOTS COURT FOUNDATIONCARTHAGE, MO$6,0002025HISTORIC STRUCTURE RESTORATION
    OPERA OF THE OZARKSKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002025MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
    KANSAS CITY SHEPHERDS CENTERKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS
    ASCENT RECOVERYJOPLIN, MO$5,0002025ADDICTION RECOVERY MANAGEMENT
    PETS FOR LIFEKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002025PET ADOPTION SERVICES
    YOUTH SYMPHONY OF KANSAS CITYKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002025SUPPORT FOR YOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION
    EARLY ACCESSKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002025CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT
    HAPPY BOTTOMSKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002025DIAPERS FOR INFANTS
    ST LUKE'S NUSRING CENTER INCCARTHAGE, MO$5,0002025RESIDENTS SUPPORT
    HOPE HAVEN OF EAST TEXASLINDALE, TX$5,0002025FOSTER CARE PROGRAM SUPPORT
    TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGETYLER, TX$5,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
    KELLOG LAKE PARKCARTHAGE, MO$5,0002025PARK GENERAL SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
    VETS FOR VETSLINDALE, TX$5,0002025SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
    WARNERMAJORS HOUSE MUSEUMKANSAS CITY, MO$4,0002025HISTORICAL BARN ROOF REPAIR
    NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL MUSEUMKANSAS CITY, MO$3,5002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    CHILDRENS ADVOCACY SMITH COUNTYTYLER, TX$3,0002025SUPPORT FOR CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS
    OZARK PUBLIC TELEVISIONSPRINGFIELD, MO$3,0002025EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAMING
    LINDA HALL LIBRARYKANSAS CITY, MO$2,5002025SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE AND OTHER PROJECTS
    ART CENTRALCARTHAGE, MO$2,5002025CHILDRENS ART PROGRAMS
    MOCASAKANSAS CITY, MO$2,5002025CRISIS INTERVENTION
    AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUMKANSAS CITY, MO$2,0002025MUSIC EDUCATION SUPPORT
    THROUGH GRACEJOPLIN, MO$2,0002025COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
    CITY OF LINDALELINDALE, TX$48,0002024EQUIPMENT NEEDS
    KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRASHAWNEE MISSION, KS$15,0002024MUSIC CONCERT SUPPORT
    BOOTS COURT FOUNDATIONCARTHAGE, MO$13,0002024HISTORIC STRUCTURE RESTORATION
    CARTGHAGE R-X FOUNDATIONCARTHAGE, MO$13,0002024GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT AND BOYLAN WRITTING CONTEST
    MISSOURI SOUTHERN FOUNDATIONJOPLIN, MO$11,0002024STUDENT ASSISTANCE
    EARLY STARTKANSAS CITY, MO$10,0002024EARLY START EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN
    GUADALUPE CENTERSKANSAS CITY, MO$10,0002024EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
    LINDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSLINDALE, TX$9,3312024WRITING PROGRAM CONTEST AND GENERAL SUPPORT
    JASPER COUNTY CASAJOPLIN, MO$8,3342024TRAINING CENTER CONSTRUCTION
    CARTHAGE HUMANE SOCIETYCARTHAGE, MO$7,0002024VACCINES,MEDICINE AND GENERAL SUPPORT
    CARTHAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATIONCARTHAGE, MO$6,6002024HISTORIC HOME PRESERVATION
    WARNERMAJORS HOUSE MUSEUMKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002024HISTORICAL BARN ROOF REPAIR
    FAIR ACRES FAMILY YMCACARTHAGE, MO$5,0002024AFTER SCHOOL AND OTHER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
    OZARK PUBLIC TELEVISIONSPRINGFIELD, MO$5,0002024EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAMING
    ST PAUL'S CHILDREN SERVICESTYLER, TX$5,0002024DENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
    ST LUKE'S NUSRING CENTER INCCARTHAGE, MO$5,0002024MEMORY GARDEN PROJECT
    CITY OF FOUNTAINS FOUNDATIONKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002024PROMOTE PUBLIC FOUNTAINS AND MONUMENTS
    OPERA OF THE OZARKSKANSAS CITY, MO$5,0002024MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
    CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARYCARTHAGE, MO$5,0002024BOOKS AND READING MATERIALS

    LINDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

    $25,483
    LINDALE, TX2025

    GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

    JOPLIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

    $24,000
    JOPLIN, MO2025

    HOUSING FOR NEEDY

    CITY OF LINDALE

    $24,000
    LINDALE, TX2025

    EQUIPMENT NEEDS

    CARTGHAGE R-9 FOUNDATION

    $22,800
    CARTHAGE, MO2025

    GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT AND BOYLAN WRITTING CONTEST

    KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

    $15,000
    SHAWNEE MISSION, KS2025

    MUSIC CONCERT SUPPORT

    CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

    $12,682
    CARTHAGE, MO2025

    BOOKS AND READING MATERIALS

    GUADALUPE CENTERS

    $10,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SUPPORT

    CITY OF CARTHAGE

    $6,300
    CARTHAGE, MO2025

    MISCELLANEOUS DISCREATIONARY SUPPORT EXPENSES

    MISSOURI SOUTHERN FOUNDATION

    $6,000
    JOPLIN, MO2025

    STUDENT ASSISTANCE

    BOOTS COURT FOUNDATION

    $6,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2025

    HISTORIC STRUCTURE RESTORATION

    OPERA OF THE OZARKS

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

    KANSAS CITY SHEPHERDS CENTER

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS

    ASCENT RECOVERY

    $5,000
    JOPLIN, MO2025

    ADDICTION RECOVERY MANAGEMENT

    PETS FOR LIFE

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    PET ADOPTION SERVICES

    YOUTH SYMPHONY OF KANSAS CITY

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    SUPPORT FOR YOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION

    EARLY ACCESS

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT

    HAPPY BOTTOMS

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    DIAPERS FOR INFANTS

    ST LUKE'S NUSRING CENTER INC

    $5,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2025

    RESIDENTS SUPPORT

    HOPE HAVEN OF EAST TEXAS

    $5,000
    LINDALE, TX2025

    FOSTER CARE PROGRAM SUPPORT

    TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE

    $5,000
    TYLER, TX2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

    KELLOG LAKE PARK

    $5,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2025

    PARK GENERAL SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

    VETS FOR VETS

    $5,000
    LINDALE, TX2025

    SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

    WARNERMAJORS HOUSE MUSEUM

    $4,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    HISTORICAL BARN ROOF REPAIR

    NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL MUSEUM

    $3,500
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    CHILDRENS ADVOCACY SMITH COUNTY

    $3,000
    TYLER, TX2025

    SUPPORT FOR CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS

    OZARK PUBLIC TELEVISION

    $3,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAMING

    LINDA HALL LIBRARY

    $2,500
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE AND OTHER PROJECTS

    ART CENTRAL

    $2,500
    CARTHAGE, MO2025

    CHILDRENS ART PROGRAMS

    MOCASA

    $2,500
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    CRISIS INTERVENTION

    AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM

    $2,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2025

    MUSIC EDUCATION SUPPORT

    THROUGH GRACE

    $2,000
    JOPLIN, MO2025

    COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

    CITY OF LINDALE

    $48,000
    LINDALE, TX2024

    EQUIPMENT NEEDS

    KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

    $15,000
    SHAWNEE MISSION, KS2024

    MUSIC CONCERT SUPPORT

    BOOTS COURT FOUNDATION

    $13,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2024

    HISTORIC STRUCTURE RESTORATION

    CARTGHAGE R-X FOUNDATION

    $13,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2024

    GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT AND BOYLAN WRITTING CONTEST

    MISSOURI SOUTHERN FOUNDATION

    $11,000
    JOPLIN, MO2024

    STUDENT ASSISTANCE

    EARLY START

    $10,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2024

    EARLY START EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN

    GUADALUPE CENTERS

    $10,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2024

    EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SUPPORT

    LINDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

    $9,331
    LINDALE, TX2024

    WRITING PROGRAM CONTEST AND GENERAL SUPPORT

    JASPER COUNTY CASA

    $8,334
    JOPLIN, MO2024

    TRAINING CENTER CONSTRUCTION

    CARTHAGE HUMANE SOCIETY

    $7,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2024

    VACCINES,MEDICINE AND GENERAL SUPPORT

    CARTHAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION

    $6,600
    CARTHAGE, MO2024

    HISTORIC HOME PRESERVATION

    WARNERMAJORS HOUSE MUSEUM

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2024

    HISTORICAL BARN ROOF REPAIR

    FAIR ACRES FAMILY YMCA

    $5,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2024

    AFTER SCHOOL AND OTHER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

    OZARK PUBLIC TELEVISION

    $5,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAMING

    ST PAUL'S CHILDREN SERVICES

    $5,000
    TYLER, TX2024

    DENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN

    ST LUKE'S NUSRING CENTER INC

    $5,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2024

    MEMORY GARDEN PROJECT

    CITY OF FOUNTAINS FOUNDATION

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2024

    PROMOTE PUBLIC FOUNTAINS AND MONUMENTS

    OPERA OF THE OZARKS

    $5,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2024

    MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

    CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

    $5,000
    CARTHAGE, MO2024

    BOOKS AND READING MATERIALS