Doris J Giddey Trust
Doris J Giddey Trust is a private foundation based in Williamston, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Michigan organizations for purposes including scholarships, student grants, horticulture gardens, oncology, and a lectureship.
Doris J Giddey Trust at a glance
In short: Doris J Giddey Trust gave $78K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,500
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,750
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $269,918
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Doris J Giddey 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: 3941 Charlesfield Ln, Williamston, MI 48895
Phone: (269) 470-4645
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doris J Giddey Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adrian College ($18K). Together the top 7 received $68K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Doris J Giddey Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 384% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2025) to $101K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian College Adrian, MI | Student Scholarship | $17,500 |
| MSU Horticulture Garden East Lansing, MI | Supporting Horticulture Gardens | $15,000 |
| Spartan Fund East Lansing, MI | Student Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI | Oncology Grant | $5,000 |
| Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI | Lectureship Grant | $5,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| MSU Agriculture College East Lansing, MI | Student Scholarship | $5,000 |
| MSU College of Music East Lansing, MI | Student Grants | $5,000 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | Student Project | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $269,918 | $63,221 | $85,463 | $77,500 | 10 | $77,500 | $33,881 | $20,182 |
| 2024 | $292,160 | $62,609 | $109,836 | $101,000 | 13 | $101,000 | $33,281 | $21,097 |
| 2023 | $339,387 | $39,578 | $103,590 | $94,000 | 14 | $94,000 | $23,932 | $21,643 |
| 2022 | $403,399 | $49,621 | $102,495 | $85,000 | 9 | $85,000 | $5,600 | $25,367 |
| 2021 | $471,355 | $107,327 | $110,126 | $95,000 | 13 | $95,000 | $107,327 | $32,539 |
| 2020 | $454,234 | $70,741 | $106,359 | $88,000 | 10 | — | $42,037 | $23,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doris J Giddey Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for educational scholarships and student projects, horticulture gardens, and hospital-related purposes.
Adrian College, which received a 2025 grant, describes itself as a liberal arts private college offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Spring Arbor University, also a 2025 grantee, describes itself as a community of learners focused on the study and application of the liberal arts, commitment to Jesus Christ, and participation in the contemporary world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust gave $77,500 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $17,500, with a median of $5,000.
The largest grants included $17,500 to Adrian College for a student scholarship, $15,000 to MSU Horticulture Garden to support horticulture gardens, and $10,000 to Spartan Fund for a student scholarship. Other grants included $5,000 each to Henry Ford Hospital for an oncology grant and a lectureship grant; MI Osteopathic College Foundation for a medical scholarship; MSU Agriculture College and an individual recipient Med College for student scholarships; MSU College of Music for student grants; and Spring Arbor University for a student project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles W McCallum and Charles H Webb as trustees.
Doris J Giddey Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles W. McCallum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Charles H. Webb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Charles W McCallum (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Doris J Giddey Trust
How much does Doris J Giddey Trust give each year?
Doris J Giddey Trust gave $78K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 13 grants.
What is Doris J Giddey Trust's typical grant size?
Doris J Giddey Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doris J Giddey Trust give grants?
Doris J Giddey Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were East Lansing, MI (4 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Doris J Giddey Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Doris J Giddey Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Doris J Giddey Trust's largest grantees?
Doris J Giddey Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Adrian College ($17,500), MSU Horticulture Garden ($15,000) and Henry Ford Hospital ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Doris J Giddey Trust?
Doris J Giddey Trust reported $270K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doris J Giddey Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational scholarships and student projects, horticulture gardens, and hospital-related purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doris J Giddey 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 Doris J Giddey Trust's EIN?
Doris J Giddey Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6505877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Doris J Giddey 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Doris J Giddey Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/doris-j-giddey-trust-morg_bcfed8f19708404da76108b9e2bd5ecb
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