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Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in HILLSDALE, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Hillsdale County National Bk Trust Dept. It holds total assets of $684K. Annual income is reported at $289K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Michigan, Oklahoma, Florida. According to available records, Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Trust has made 32 grants totaling $179K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $39K and $49K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $49K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $636 to $42K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Illinois, Florida, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$636
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$32K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, IL, FL.
Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $179K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $636 to $42K.
Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Trust is headquartered in HILLSDALE, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County National Bank | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
Total Giving
$56K
Total Assets
$719K
Fair Market Value
$877K
Net Worth
$719K
Grants Paid
$45K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$43K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$179K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL SUPPORT | Hoffman Estates, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Oklahoma City, OK | $1K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale County Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Hillsdale, MI | $38K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale Community LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Hillsdale, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $636 | 2023 |
| Cambria Baptist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Hillsdale, MI | $636 | 2023 |
| Southern Shores Fcs Boy ScoutsGENERAL SUPPORT | Flint, MI | $636 | 2023 |