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Pershing Charitable Trust is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1970. The principal officer is The Organization. It holds total assets of $88.4M. Annual income is reported at $21.2M. Total assets have grown from $3.2M in 2010 to $85M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Missouri. According to available records, Pershing Charitable Trust has made 379 grants totaling $24.4M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $4.4M and $9.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $9.7M distributed across 148 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.5M, with an average award of $64K. The foundation has supported 154 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Colorado, Massachusetts, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$66K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 74 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.
Pershing Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 379 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, CO, MA.
Pershing Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $24.4M across 379 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $64K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.5M.
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Pershing Charitable Trust is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Mehan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William L Polk Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rev Steve Lawler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.5M
Total Assets
$85M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$85M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5.1M
Distribution Amount
$4.7M
Total Grants
379
Total Giving
$24.4M
Average Grant
$64K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
154
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almost HomeGeneral Charitable Purposes | Brighton, CO | $60K | 2023 |
| Sherwood ForestGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| St Louis Symphony OrchestraGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $750K | 2023 |
| Access AcademiesGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $700K | 2023 |
| Greater St Louis Inc FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $600K | 2023 |
| Refuge And RestorationGeneral Charitable Purposes | Florissant, MO | $500K | 2023 |
| Concordance AcademyGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $400K | 2023 |
| Beyond HousingGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $250K | 2023 |
| Washington UniversityGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $110K | 2023 |
| St Louis University - Pershing FellowsGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| The Scholarship Foundation Of St LouisGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Saint LouisGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| Upstream TheaterGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $75K | 2023 |
| City AcademyGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $75K | 2023 |
| Casa De SaludGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $70K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Church Of St Michael And St GeorgeGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Saint Louis University - Morrison Research LabGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Colorado Outdoor Education CenterGeneral Charitable Purposes | Florissant, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Peter & Paul Community ServicesGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Med And Food For KidsGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| World Pediatric ProjectGeneral Charitable Purposes | Richmond, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Flance Early Learning CenterGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $40K | 2023 |
| Radio Arts FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $35K | 2023 |
| Rosati-Kain AcademyGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| Opera Theatre Of Saint LouisGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| Marian Middle SchoolGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| Queen Of Peace CenterGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| St Louis Public RadioGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| Missouri Veterans EndeavorGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children'S FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Eden Theological Seminary - Walker Leadership InsGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| International Mentoring ProgramGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Nine PbsGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Saint Louis Zoo AssociationGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Soulfisher MinistriesGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Prison Performing ArtsGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| St Patrick CenterGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Main Street Community CenterGeneral Charitable Purposes | Edwardsville, IL | $22K | 2023 |
| North Side Community SchoolGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Loyola Academy Of St LouisGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| HomeworksGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Lift For Life AcademyGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Welcome Neighbor StlGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Independence CenterGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| ParaquadGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Rainbow Village PropertiesGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Ready ReadersGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge HospitalGeneral Charitable Purposes | Maryland Heights, MO | $14K | 2023 |
| Eden Theological Seminary - Gleaning And GardenGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $13K | 2023 |
| Episcopal City MissionGeneral Charitable Purposes | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |