Carroll F V Char Tr-main

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 35-6495556

The Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established in memory of Florence V. Carroll, the trust was created to benefit the public and support various charitable purposes in the community.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.4M

-1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$500K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+19.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-16.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carroll F V Char Tr-main reported a distributable amount of $572K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust was founded to support charitable purposes with a particular emphasis on:

Education
Health
Public benefit
Philanthropy and voluntarism
Human services

The trust maintains a geographic focus on supporting initiatives that align with these core areas.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $50,000, with individual grants reported between $10,000 and $50,000.

Review Cycle

of June 1.

How to Apply

** Applications are accepted year-round, with an annual review deadline of June 1.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily supports charitable work in:

Indiana (particularly St. Joseph County)
Michigan
Georgia

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $2.3M (93%)

Pennsylvania $70K (3%)

South Dakota $27K (1%)

Virginia $20K (1%)

Colorado $15K (1%)

District of Columbia $15K (1%)

New York $15K (1%)

Michigan $12K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Indiana Michigan New York Pennsylvania South Dakota Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonAtlantaBloomingtonChadds FordElkhartFort CollinsFort WayneGarrettGrangerMishawakaNew CarlisleNew YorkNilesNotre DameSouth BendWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $9,385,257

Total Giving: $500,000

EIN: 35-6495556

Address: PO Box 505, Saint Louis, MO 63166-0505

IRS Ruling Year: 1989

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,385,257	$9,549,368	$10,426,336
Revenue	$453,611	$-228,759	$180,625
Expenses	$631,030	$624,093	$654,940
Qualifying Distributions	$529,047	$527,519	$533,936
Net Investment Income	$356,814	$270,641	$268,036
Distributable Amount	$571,603	$517,175	$538,343

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

140 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Carroll F V Char Tr-main

Foundation

Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust Grant

CARROLL F V CHAR TR-MAIN

Amount

US $10,000 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of St Joseph ($38,000), Dress for Success Michiana Inc ($37,000), Heroes Camp Inc ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
REBUILDING TOGETHER SJC SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
OHANA HERITAGE FOUNDATION SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
HEROES CAMP INC SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$35,000
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
GIRLS ON THE RUN MICHIANA GRANGER, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
REINS OF LIFE INC SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
ST JOSEPH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SOUTH BEND, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
ACTING ENSEMBLE INC MISHAWAKA, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$109,286

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Carroll F V Char Tr-main fund?

The trust was founded to support charitable purposes with a particular emphasis on: • Education • Health • Public benefit • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Human services The trust maintains a geographic focus on supporting initiatives that align with these core areas.

How do I apply for a grant from Carroll F V Char Tr-main?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $50,000, with individual grants reported between $10,000 and $50,000. **Annual Giving:** The trust distributed $500,000 in total giving according to recent financial data. **Application Process:** Applications are accepted year-round, with an annual review deadline of June 1.

Where does Carroll F V Char Tr-main make grants?

The trust primarily supports charitable work in: • Indiana (particularly St. Joseph County) • Michigan • Georgia

What size grants does Carroll F V Char Tr-main award?

In 2024, Carroll F V Char Tr-main awarded 31 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Carroll F V Char Tr-main required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Carroll F V Char Tr-main reported a distributable amount of $572K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.