Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust is a private foundation, based in Rockport, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $445K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $32K.
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust at a glance
In short: Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust gave $37K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,000
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,167
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $444,774
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Landing Place ($8K). Together the top 6 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Landing Place Rockland, ME | General Purpose | $8,250 |
| Emily's Path Inc Rockport, ME | General Purpose | $7,250 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc So Casco, ME | General Purpose | $6,250 |
| Pine Tree Camp Campership Fund Bath, ME | General Purpose | $6,250 |
| Maine Children's Cancer Program Portland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Tengowood Camp and Learning Center Lincolnville, ME | General Purpose | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,774 | $40,887 | $53,991 | $37,000 | 6 | $43,793 | $31,673 | $42,944 |
| 2024 | $457,878 | $83,113 | $50,848 | $34,000 | 6 | $42,046 | $74,310 | $39,481 |
| 2023 | $425,613 | $30,285 | $48,498 | $31,000 | 8 | $38,437 | $22,381 | $35,949 |
| 2022 | $443,826 | $108,569 | $48,001 | $31,000 | 7 | $38,867 | $100,483 | $35,801 |
| 2021 | $383,258 | $51,679 | $46,535 | $31,000 | 7 | $38,457 | $43,737 | $37,748 |
| 2020 | $378,114 | $18,691 | $42,719 | $31,000 | 7 | — | $12,044 | $31,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine C. Gibson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Leslie Eaton
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hazel Eaton (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Leslie Eaton (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust
How much does Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust give each year?
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust gave $37K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 6 grants.
What is Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's typical grant size?
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust give grants?
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's largest grantees?
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Landing Place ($8,250), Emily's Path Inc ($7,250) and Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc ($6,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust?
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust reported $445K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's EIN?
Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6163644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Bidu Sayao Memorial Children's Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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