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James B Ladd Trust is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Norwest Bank Minnesota N A. It holds total assets of $505K. Annual income is reported at $316K. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2011 to $505K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of community development. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. According to available records, James B Ladd Trust has made 18 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $302K and $389K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $389K distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $233K, with an average award of $74K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Kentucky, South Dakota, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$614
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$179K
Based on 7 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.
James B Ladd Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of community development. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, KY, SD.
James B Ladd Trust has distributed a total of $1.3M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $74K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $233K.
James B Ladd Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James B Ladd Trust is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $45K | $0 | $45K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$505K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$505K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$74K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
11
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Of Af & Am Of MinnesotaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Bloomington, MN | $184K | 2023 |
| Fides Lodge 246 Ancient Fr Act MasonCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sanborn, MN | $123K | 2023 |
| National Society Of The SonsGENERAL OPERATING | Louisville, KY | $2K | 2023 |
| Sanborn Cemetery AssnCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sanborn, MN | N/A | 2023 |
| Fides Lodge 246 Ancient Fr-Act MasonCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sanborn, MN | $155K | 2022 |
| Fides Lodge 246 Ancient FreeGENERAL OPERATING | Sanborn, MN | $130K | 2021 |
| Nat Soc Sons Of American RevolutionGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2021 |
| Grand Lodge State Of Minn MasonsGENERAL OPERATING | Bloomington, MN | $179K | 2020 |
| The Dakota Society SarGENERAL OPERATING | Edgemont, SD | $614 | 2020 |
| Minnesota SarGENERAL OPERATING | Eagan, MN | $312 | 2020 |
| Iowa Society SarGENERAL OPERATING | Des Moines, IA | $285 | 2020 |