Edward Trust
Edward Trust is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Wilson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $10K.
Edward Trust at a glance
In short: Edward Trust gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $750), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $750
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $139,926
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Edward Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sweetbeau Horses ($2K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $6K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetbeau Horses Creston, CA | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County Murrieta Murrieta, CA | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable Support | $500 |
| Go Pack Foundation Temecula, CA | Charitable Support | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Charitable Support | $250 |
| Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) Wildomar, CA | Charitable Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,926 | $3,882 | $10,182 | $4,500 | 6 | $6,973 | $9,808 | $6,629 |
| 2022 | $134,133 | $471 | $11,493 | $3,720 | 6 | $6,325 | $16,165 | $6,089 |
| 2021 | $131,599 | $203 | $9,505 | $4,889 | 8 | $6,575 | — | $6,470 |
| 2020 | $140,011 | $50,177 | $12,202 | $5,800 | 6 | — | $5,696 | $4,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Giarrusso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy Giarrusso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edward Trust
How much does Edward Trust give each year?
Edward Trust gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Edward Trust's typical grant size?
Edward Trust's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward Trust give grants?
Edward Trust gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (11%) and New York (6%).
Does Edward Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Edward Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (6 grants).
Who are Edward Trust's largest grantees?
Edward Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Sweetbeau Horses ($1,500), Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County Murrieta ($1,500) and Operation Smile ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Trust?
Edward Trust reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edward Trust?
Edward Trust is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Wilson, WY. It holds $140K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Edward Trust's EIN?
Edward Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0816092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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