Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust
Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Brunswick, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust gave $10K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $9,863
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $4,932
- Median grant
- $4,932
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Foundation for Enhancing Communities ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $2.8M (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA | Olivia and Ellwood Straub Endowment at the Mechanicsburg Area Foundation to Benefit Joseph T Sampson | $4,932 |
| Maine College of Art Portland, ME | Olivia Louise Straub Library Endowment | $4,931 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15,425 | $15,425 | $9,863 | 2 | $9,863 | — |
| 2020 | $2,800,114 | $2,800,114 | $2,800,031 | 5 | — | $1,397 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust is led by John Kelsey, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Kelsey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust
How much does Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust give each year?
Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust gave $10K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust operate?
Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Maine, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust's EIN?
Carl Benton Straub Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6689110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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