Childrens Library Trust
Childrens Library Trust is a private foundation, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $110K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$47K
-41.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-41.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Childrens Library Trust reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Childrens Library Trust
Based on IRS filings
Childrens Library Trust is a private foundation, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $110K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,453,373 | $1,396,243 | $1,341,324 |
| Revenue | $131,816 | $21 | $52,230 |
| Expenses | $74,705 | $106,317 | $100,881 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $52,615 | $85,824 | $82,939 |
| Net Investment Income | $109,670 | $14,967 | $33,821 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,540 | $80,614 | $133,854 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Westbury Memorial Public Library ($47,211).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY WESTBURY, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $47,211 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ADVISORS TRUST | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,109 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Childrens Library Trust?
As of 2025, Childrens Library Trust holds $1.5M in total assets with $132K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $47K in 2025.
Where does Childrens Library Trust operate?
Childrens Library Trust has awarded grants in Missouri, New York.
What size grants does Childrens Library Trust award?
In 2025, Childrens Library Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $47K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Childrens Library Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Childrens Library Trust reported a distributable amount of $87K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Childrens Library Trust's EIN?
Childrens Library Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6203318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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