Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn is a private foundation, based in Clayton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $269 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K.
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- -55.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +76.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $269
- -99.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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.
Who Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri Botanical Garden ($15K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2025) to $248K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Webster University St. Louis, MO | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,122 | $32,197 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | — | $1,408 |
| 2024 | $31,319 | $9,469 | $69,809 | $68,000 | 8 | $68,000 | $7,660 | $4,772 |
| 2023 | $91,610 | $-6,682 | $256,025 | $248,000 | 9 | $252,000 | — | $13,200 |
| 2022 | $353,737 | $7,492 | $157,009 | $150,000 | 9 | $150,000 | $583 | $22,479 |
| 2021 | $503,954 | $504,060 | $101 | — | — | — | $3,959 | $4,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee & Tax Prep since 2025 (on filings since 2024) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee & Tax Prep
Trustee → Trustee & Tax Prep, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2021–2023) — 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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Commerce Trust (Tax Prep). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn
How much does Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn give each year?
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 8 grants.
How large is Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn?
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn reported $269 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn operate?
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6741355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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