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Willmas Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Comerica Bank Ttee. It holds total assets of $12M. Annual income is reported at $12M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Willmas Charitable Trust has made 23 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $533K and $586K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $586K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $295K, with an average award of $74K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$73K
Largest Grant
$295K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Willmas Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL.
Willmas Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.7M across 23 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $74K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $295K.
Willmas Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Willmas Charitable Trust is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comerica Bank | CO-TRUSTEE | $59K | $0 | $59K |
| Donna Dorsyth | CO-TRUSTEE | $27K | $0 | $27K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$74K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdicese Of Los AngelesSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Los Angeles, CA | $290K | 2023 |
| Inland Empire Community FoundationSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Riverside, CA | $217K | 2023 |
| Victor Valley CollegeSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Victorville, CA | $16K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S FoundationSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| A Window Between WorldsSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Happy Trails Children'SSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Apple Valley, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Holy Family Catholic ChurchSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Hesperia, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Peaceful MomentsSUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | Hesperia, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Roman Catholic ArchdioceseRELIGIOUS PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $288K | 2021 |