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John C And Ann Leone Koester Charitable Trust is a private trust based in FRANKENMUTH, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. It holds total assets of $32K. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have decreased from $79K in 2011 to $36K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Michigan. According to available records, John C And Ann Leone Koester Charitable Trust has made 14 grants totaling $53K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $12K in 2020 to $7K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $32K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $251 to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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John C And Ann Leone Koester Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, WI.
John C And Ann Leone Koester Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $53K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $251 to $10K.
John C And Ann Leone Koester Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John C And Ann Leone Koester Charitable Trust is headquartered in FRANKENMUTH, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Leone | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$8K
Total Assets
$36K
Fair Market Value
$36K
Net Worth
$36K
Grants Paid
$8K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$53K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of Kings Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUND | Frankenmuth, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Frankenmuth Area Fine Arts CouncilGENERAL FUND | Frankenmuth, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Wels Kingdom WorkersSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Waukesha, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Frankenmuth Fine Arts CouncilGENERAL FUND | Frankenmuth, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Mi Lutheran Seminary FoundationSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Saginaw, MI | $3K | 2020 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran SeminarySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Mequon, WI | $1K | 2020 |