Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 43-6221144

The Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It supports charitable organizations, with 2025 grants going to recipients in Missouri, Kansas, Maryland, Colorado, and Georgia.

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust at a glance

In short: Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust gave $245K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$244,543
+0.2% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
13
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$18,811
+0.2% vs 2024
Median grant
$17,230
Total assets
$5,305,924
+7.6% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
Primary geography
Missouri (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (314) 418-2643

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Shriners Hospital for Children (MO): $34KShriners Hospital for Children(MO)$34KJasper County Sheltered Facilities Assoc: $21KJasper County ShelteredFacilities Assoc$21KFirst Presbyterian Church of Joplin: $20KFirst Presbyterian Church ofJoplin$20KJoplin Association for the Blind: $19KJoplin Association for theBlind$19KFirst Presbyterian Church--Webb City: $19KFirst PresbyterianChurch--Webb City$19KChildren's Mercy Hospital: $18KChildren's Mercy Hospital$18KKVC Behaviorial Healthcare MO Inc: $17KKVC Behaviorial Healthcare MOInc$17KAmerican Cancer Society Inc: $17KAmerican Cancer Society Inc$17KNational Jewish Health: $17KNational Jewish Health$17KArthritis Foundation: $16KArthritis Foundation$16K

The largest 2025 recipient was Shriners Hospital for Children (MO) ($34K). Together the top 10 received $198K.

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

67<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (60%), Kansas (14%), Maryland (7%), Colorado (7%), and Georgia (7%).

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

JoplinWebb CityDenverKansas CityPoint LookoutSt. LouisWichitaChicagoAtlantaSt JamesGalvestonHagerstownOlathePrairie VillageSpringfieldKennesawPo BoxProvidence

Is Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K14 grants2021 13 grants2022 14 grants2023 13 grants2024 13 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2021) to $336K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $245K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners Hospital for Children (MO) St. Louis, MOGeneral Operating$34,280
Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Assoc Joplin, MOGeneral Operating$20,800
First Presbyterian Church of Joplin Joplin, MOGeneral Operating$20,250
Joplin Association for the Blind Joplin, MOGeneral Operating$19,100
First Presbyterian Church--Webb City Webb City, MOGeneral Operating$18,500
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MOGeneral Operating$17,750
KVC Behaviorial Healthcare MO Inc Olathe, KSGeneral Operating$17,230
American Cancer Society Inc Hagerstown, MDGeneral Operating$17,100
National Jewish Health Denver, COGeneral Operating$17,050
Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GAGeneral Operating$16,150
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$5,305,924$697,051$321,220$244,54313$253,795$633,414$300,325
2024$4,930,138$291,690$315,394$244,00313$252,954$230,311$283,152
2023$4,953,862$181,702$399,739$335,54414$344,073$123,765$264,504
2022$5,171,867$195,510$402,844$325,70013$334,627$136,211$324,763
2021$5,379,189$494,659$290,420$224,46514—$435,824$304,478

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $300K 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

The trust’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for health care, cancer and arthritis organizations, services for children with neurodevelopmental needs, a sheltered facilities association, churches, and a college.

Among the 2025 grantees, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. National Jewish Health says it provides patient care, conducts research, and educates health professionals. The Arthritis Foundation says it pursues a cure for arthritis and provides resources, science, advocacy, and community connections. Heartspring describes its work as assessing, diagnosing, treating, educating, and inspiring children with neurodevelopmental needs. College of the Ozarks describes its mission as providing Christian education, especially for students without sufficient means.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the trust made 13 grants totaling $244,543. Grants ranged from $14,200 to $34,280, with a median of $17,230. The largest listed grants included $34,280 to Shriners Hospital for Children, $20,800 to Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Association, and $20,250 to First Presbyterian Church of Joplin. Each was designated for general operating support.

Other listed 2025 grants included $19,100 to Joplin Association for the Blind; $18,500 to First Presbyterian Church—Webb City; $17,750 to Children’s Mercy Hospital; $17,230 to KVC Behavioral Healthcare MO; $17,100 to American Cancer Society; $17,050 to National Jewish Health; $16,150 to Arthritis Foundation; $16,133 to Heartspring; and $16,000 to College of the Ozarks. These grants were also designated for general operating support.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • US Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $60K (2023) → $68K (2025)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: US Bank (2021–2022) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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

US Bank N a — Trustee: $68KUS Bank N aTrustee$68K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $68K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust

How much does Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust give each year?

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust gave $245K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $244K across 13 grants.

What is Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's typical grant size?

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $17,230, and its average grant was $18,811, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust give grants?

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (14%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Joplin, MO (3 grants).

Does Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's largest grantees?

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Shriners Hospital for Children (MO) ($34,280), Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Assoc ($20,800) and First Presbyterian Church of Joplin ($20,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust?

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (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 does Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust fund?

The trust’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for health care, cancer and arthritis organizations, services for children with neurodevelopmental needs, a sheltered facilities association, churches, and a college. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust?

The trust 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 Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's EIN?

Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6221144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Does Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable 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

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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Grantable. (2026). Earl C and Elizabeth Toutz Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/earl-c-and-elizabeth-toutz-charitable-trust-morg_ab9d1a16929b43ecab50429efff553ed

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