Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust
Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $501K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $16K.
Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust at a glance
In short: Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,449
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,449
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,449
- Total assets
- $501,460
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania Attn Tim Engler Trust Administrator ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Attn Tim Engler Trust Administrator Philadelphia, PA | To purchase rare books for english department of university of Pennsylvania | $23,449 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $501,460 | $15,914 | $23,470 | $23,449 | 1 | $23,449 | $15,893 | $24,476 |
| 2023 | $480,207 | $12,739 | $23,179 | $22,053 | 1 | $22,053 | $12,739 | $23,449 |
| 2022 | $450,509 | $-27,781 | $25,505 | $25,430 | 1 | $25,430 | $9,718 | $22,053 |
| 2021 | $520,340 | $12,420 | $21,921 | $21,921 | 1 | $21,921 | $12,345 | $25,430 |
| 2020 | $447,097 | $11,780 | $20,694 | $20,694 | 1 | — | $11,780 | $21,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust is led by Mervin J. Hartman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mervin J. Hartman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust
How much does Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust give each year?
Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust?
Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust reported $501K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust operate?
Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust's EIN?
Allan G and Florence K Chester Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6891860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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