E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V is a private foundation, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $883K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $80K.
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V at a glance
In short: E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V gave $91K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,639
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,128
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,071
- Total assets
- $882,930
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bridgton Hospital ($30K). Together the top 5 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $63K (2021) to $98K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgton Hospital Bridgton, ME | Financial Support | $30,213 |
| Old Town High School Old Town, ME | Financial Support | $30,213 |
| Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor, ME | Financial Support | $10,071 |
| St Joseph's Hospital Bangor, ME | Financial Support | $10,071 |
| United Methodist Church Old Town, ME | Financial Support | $10,071 |
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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 | $882,930 | $97,879 | $117,493 | $90,639 | 5 | $96,722 | $79,772 | $105,545 |
| 2024 | $902,515 | $139,585 | $105,872 | $81,574 | 5 | $87,303 | $121,746 | $99,090 |
| 2023 | $868,703 | $68,782 | $112,472 | $91,188 | 5 | $96,632 | $51,660 | $88,593 |
| 2022 | $910,637 | $66,822 | $122,487 | $97,634 | 5 | $103,242 | $50,773 | $89,862 |
| 2021 | $966,596 | $117,851 | $86,219 | $63,394 | 5 | $65,092 | $96,841 | $97,014 |
| 2020 | $935,062 | $69,825 | $83,298 | $64,217 | 5 | — | $60,491 | $77,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hm Payson Co
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $23K (2025)
David R Hines
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S Beliveau
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joel S. Harris (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael R. Currie (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 $23K, to HM Payson CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V
How much does E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V give each year?
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V gave $91K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 5 grants.
What is E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's typical grant size?
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's median grant in 2025 was $10,071, and its average grant was $18,128, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V give grants?
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Old Town, ME (2 grants) and Bangor, ME (2 grants).
Does E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (5 grants).
Who are E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's largest grantees?
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's largest 2025 grantees include Bridgton Hospital ($30,213), Old Town High School ($30,213) and Eastern Maine Medical Center ($10,071), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V?
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V reported $883K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's EIN?
E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6023765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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