The Anna M Guilander Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) educational organization designated for scholarships and student financial aid services. Based in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the trust has been tax-exempt since December 2010 and operates as a private foundation focused on providing educational support through scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$230K
-4.9% YoY
Grant Count
40
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-7.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary purpose is to provide scholarships and student financial aid. It is classified under educational institutions and related activities, specifically supporting scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards.
Grantmaking
The trust distributes scholarships to students through a grant program. Based on recent fiscal data:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is located in Creve Coeur, Missouri, and operates as one of the top foundations by total giving in the Creve Coeur area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total Assets: $3.89 million (2025)
- Total Assets: $5.1 million (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $0 (2025)
- Revenue: $214,934 (fiscal year ending September 2025)
- Expenses: $293,440 (fiscal year ending September 2025)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,891,042 | $3,972,353 | $4,050,016 |
| Revenue | $214,934 | $213,874 | $120,121 |
| Expenses | $293,448 | $300,114 | $310,701 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $230,000 | $241,890 | $246,317 |
| Net Investment Income | $151,486 | $154,843 | $81,512 |
| Distributable Amount | $249,682 | $236,295 | $246,948 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by two co-trustees:
- Jill Bastian — Co-Trustee (10 hours per week, $44,000 compensation)
- Robert E Guilander — Co-Trustee (5 hours per week, $11,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL BASTIAN | CO-TRUSTEE | 10 | $45,486 |
| ROBERT E GUILANDER | CO-TRUSTEE | 5 | $11,344 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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