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Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation

  • Chillicothe, MO
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2000
  • EIN: 43-1897857

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$364k (2024)

Expenses
$341k (2024)

Total Assets
$6.73M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$363,789
Expenses
$340,637
Net Income
$23,152
Net Assets
$6,734,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $88,881
24.4%
Dividends $187,427
51.5%
Sales of Assets $86,481
23.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $311,274
91.4%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
14.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,734,784
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,734,784
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $10,000 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $10,000 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $10,000 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $10,000 $0
Charles Bigler (Treasurer) $10,000 $0
Mary Dooley (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$474,080
Expenses
$331,859
Net Income
$142,221
Net Assets
$6,711,632
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $53,681
11.3%
Dividends $178,109
37.6%
Sales of Assets $240,105
50.6%
Other Income $185
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $307,206
92.6%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
15.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,711,632
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,711,632
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $10,000 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $10,000 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $10,000 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $10,000 $0
Charles Bigler (Treasurer) $10,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 8, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$255,581
Expenses
$359,179
Net Income
-$103,598
Net Assets
$6,569,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $16,298
6.4%
Dividends $173,565
67.9%
Sales of Assets $63,718
24.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $332,808
92.7%
Compensation of Officers* $42,000
11.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,569,411
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,569,411
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $8,400 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $8,400 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $8,400 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $8,400 $0
Charles Bigler (Treasurer) $8,400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$413,126
Expenses
$1,048,733
Net Income
-$635,607
Net Assets
$6,673,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $695
0.2%
Dividends $196,556
47.6%
Sales of Assets $213,875
51.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,029,544
98.2%
Compensation of Officers* $42,000
4.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,673,009
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,673,009
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $8,400 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $8,400 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $8,400 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $8,400 $0
Charles Bigler (Treasurer) $8,400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$262,796
Expenses
$460,909
Net Income
-$198,113
Net Assets
$7,133,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,195
0.5%
Dividends $190,644
72.5%
Sales of Assets $62,934
23.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $434,091
94.2%
Compensation of Officers* $42,000
9.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,133,842
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $7,133,841
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $8,400 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $8,400 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $8,400 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $8,400 $0
Charles Bigler (Treasurer) $8,400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$311,015
Expenses
$385,481
Net Income
-$74,466
Net Assets
$7,331,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,855
0.6%
Dividends $209,414
67.3%
Sales of Assets $92,721
29.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $366,936
95.2%
Compensation of Officers* $42,000
10.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,331,955
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $7,331,954
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $8,400 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $8,400 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $8,400 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $8,400 $0
Charles Bigler (Treasurer) $8,400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 22, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$320,214
Expenses
$460,440
Net Income
-$140,226
Net Assets
$7,406,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $37,395
11.7%
Dividends $163,381
51.0%
Sales of Assets $110,785
34.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $437,570
95.0%
Compensation of Officers* $42,000
9.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,406,421
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,406,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $8,400 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $8,400 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $8,400 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $8,400 $0
Charles Bigler (Treasurer) $8,400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$329,930
Expenses
$396,213
Net Income
-$66,283
Net Assets
$7,546,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $38,290
11.6%
Dividends $149,045
45.2%
Sales of Assets $137,908
41.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $366,051
92.4%
Compensation of Officers* $41,216
10.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,546,647
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,546,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $10,304 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $10,304 $0
Garth Greener (Vice President) $10,304 $0
Tim Childers (Secretary) $10,304 $0
Charles Bigler (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 7, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$395,361
Expenses
$354,526
Net Income
$40,835
Net Assets
$7,612,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $36,599
9.3%
Dividends $148,424
37.5%
Sales of Assets $202,821
51.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $335,015
94.5%
Compensation of Officers* $41,500
11.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,612,930
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,612,930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Cowherd (President) $10,375 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $10,375 $0
Gary Greener (Vice President) $10,375 $0
Beverly Childers (Secretary/Treasurer) $10,375 $0
Garth Greener (Director) $0 $0
Tim Childers (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$283,956
Expenses
$486,884
Net Income
-$202,928
Net Assets
$7,572,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $47,733
16.8%
Dividends $162,166
57.1%
Sales of Assets $67,430
23.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $469,101
96.3%
Compensation of Officers* $43,288
8.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,572,095
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,572,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Irvin (Director) $8,658 $0
Robert Cowherd (President) $8,658 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $8,658 $0
Gary Greener (Vice President) $8,657 $0
Beverly Childers (Secretary/Treasurer) $8,657 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$376,156
Expenses
$517,446
Net Income
-$141,290
Net Assets
$7,775,023
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $49,111
13.1%
Dividends $177,431
47.2%
Sales of Assets $142,496
37.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $490,544
94.8%
Compensation of Officers* $42,877
8.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,775,023
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,775,023
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Irvin (Director) $8,576 $0
Robert Cowherd (President) $8,576 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $8,575 $0
Gary Greener (Vice President) $8,575 $0
Beverly Childers (Secretary/Treasurer) $8,575 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$705,832
Expenses
$468,959
Net Income
$236,873
Net Assets
$7,916,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $71,166
10.1%
Dividends $159,605
22.6%
Sales of Assets $464,771
65.8%
Other Income $983
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $452,281
96.4%
Compensation of Officers* $39,751
8.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,916,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,916,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Irvin (Director) $7,951 $0
Robert Cowherd (President) $7,950 $0
John Marcolla (Director) $7,950 $0
Gary Greener (Vice President) $7,950 $0
Beverly Childers (Secretary/Treasurer) $7,950 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$259,218
Expenses
$430,886
Net Income
-$171,668
Net Assets
$7,679,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $61,617
23.8%
Dividends $165,792
64.0%
Sales of Assets $23,177
8.9%
Other Income $1,695
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $363,527
84.4%
Compensation of Officers* $39,225
9.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,679,440
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,679,440

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$472,013
Expenses
$368,019
Net Income
$103,994
Net Assets
$7,851,107
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $88,809
18.8%
Dividends $162,318
34.4%
Sales of Assets $214,164
45.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $317,937
86.4%
Compensation of Officers* $37,676
10.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,851,107
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,851,107

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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