Brook Trout Charitable Trust
Brook Trout Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In filing year 2026, it reported 11 grants totaling $136,500 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Brook Trout Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Brook Trout Charitable Trust gave $137K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $136,500
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,409
- -6.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,262,207
- +3.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brook Trout Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brook Trout Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Masonic Villages Grand Lodge of PA ($68K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 54 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 13% to Massachusetts, 4% to Connecticut, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brook Trout Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2021) to $137K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Villages Grand Lodge of PA Elizabethtown, PA | General Operating | $68,250 |
| Childrens Dyslexia Centers Inc Lexington, MA | General Operating | $18,000 |
| Harrisburg Area Food Pantry Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $12,625 |
| Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $5,625 |
| Miss Bobbis Place Inc York, PA | General Operating | $5,500 |
| The Foundation for Enhancing Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General Operating | $5,000 |
| God Luv Ya Foundation Mechanicsburg, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Sacramento, CA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Dauphin County CASA Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,262,207 | $264,470 | $188,151 | $136,500 | 11 | $148,375 | $225,911 | $154,954 |
| 2025 | $2,183,878 | $145,078 | $165,186 | $120,000 | 9 | $130,694 | $113,500 | $147,602 |
| 2024 | $2,203,500 | $164,126 | $159,832 | $121,500 | 10 | $131,090 | $132,788 | $129,675 |
| 2023 | $2,200,642 | $51,790 | $168,503 | $126,000 | 14 | $135,600 | $56,049 | $130,715 |
| 2022 | $2,316,967 | $328,774 | $154,164 | $112,000 | 10 | $122,770 | $299,012 | $152,009 |
| 2021 | $2,137,963 | $173,526 | $148,507 | $112,000 | 9 | — | $146,201 | $129,413 |
| 2020 | $2,117,466 | $148,353 | $152,795 | $114,500 | 8 | — | $121,486 | $123,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brook Trout Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Children’s Dyslexia Centers Inc. describes its mission as providing evaluation and instruction for children with dyslexia and promoting awareness and effective learning options. Harrisburg Area Food Pantry says it primarily provides emergency food assistance to people experiencing food insecurity in the greater Harrisburg area. Dauphin County CASA describes its work as recruiting and training volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected youth.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the trust reported 11 grants totaling $136,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $68,250, with a median of $5,000. All 11 itemized grants listed general operating as their purpose.
The largest awards were $68,250 to Masonic Villages Grand Lodge of PA in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and $18,000 to Children’s Dyslexia Centers Inc. in Lexington, Massachusetts. Other awards included $12,625 to Harrisburg Area Food Pantry and $5,625 to Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg, both in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and $5,000 each to The Foundation for Enhancing in Harrisburg, Save the Children Federation Inc. in Fairfield, Connecticut, God Luv Ya Foundation in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Sacramento, California, and Dauphin County CASA in Harrisburg.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Brook Trout Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$32K (2020) → $42K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $42K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Brook Trout Charitable Trust
How much does Brook Trout Charitable Trust give each year?
Brook Trout Charitable Trust gave $137K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $120K across 9 grants.
What is Brook Trout Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Brook Trout Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,409, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brook Trout Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does Brook Trout Charitable Trust give grants?
Brook Trout Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (4 grants).
Does Brook Trout Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brook Trout Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brook Trout Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Brook Trout Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Masonic Villages Grand Lodge of PA ($68,250), Childrens Dyslexia Centers Inc ($18,000) and Harrisburg Area Food Pantry ($12,625), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Brook Trout Charitable Trust?
Brook Trout Charitable Trust reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (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.
What does Brook Trout Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brook Trout Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brook Trout Charitable Trust's EIN?
Brook Trout Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6612896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Brook Trout Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Brook Trout Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brook-trout-charitable-trust-morg_2ee6ed99c32648b3a8c7c25662695df0
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