Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust
Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust is a private foundation, based in Paola, KS. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $5K.
Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust at a glance
In short: Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust gave $15K across 1 grant in 2019 (avg $15K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $14,679
- Grants made (2019)
- 1
- Average grant
- $14,679
- Median grant
- $14,679
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Calvary United Methodist ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2019 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary United Methodist Iola, KS | To Provide Income for Capital Improv | $14,679 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $47,781 | $16,853 | $14,679 | 1 | $5,181 | $16,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust's only listed officer is First Option Bank, Trustee on the 2019 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2019 filing
First Option Bank
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
$2K (2019)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $2K, to First Option Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust
How much does Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust give each year?
Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust gave $15K across 1 grant in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust operate?
Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust has awarded grants in Kansas.
How much is Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust's EIN?
Charles W Hering Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6353535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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