Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee
Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $40K.
Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee at a glance
In short: Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee gave $202K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $202,068
- +2145.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,356
- +2145.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $67,356
- Primary geography
- Illinois (33% 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 Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago ($67K). Together the top 3 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee gives
- Giving grew 2145% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $202K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating | $67,356 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | General Operating | $67,356 |
| Biola University Inc La Mirada, CA | General Operating | $67,356 |
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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 | — | $42,910 | $220,379 | $202,068 | 3 | $217,276 | $40,324 | $8,706 |
| 2023 | $177,251 | $6,383 | $16,617 | $9,000 | 3 | $13,718 | $3,373 | $9,371 |
| 2022 | $187,698 | $8,411 | $13,985 | $9,000 | 3 | $10,522 | $5,284 | $9,971 |
| 2021 | $193,336 | $22,194 | $13,959 | $9,000 | 3 | $10,354 | $18,708 | $11,153 |
| 2020 | $185,069 | $13,518 | $13,470 | $9,000 | 3 | — | $10,532 | $9,713 |
| 2019 | $185,041 | $18,462 | $13,372 | $9,000 | 3 | — | $15,448 | $9,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee
How much does Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee give each year?
Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee gave $202K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee's typical grant size?
Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee's median grant in 2024 was $67,356, and its average grant was $67,356, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee give grants?
Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee's top state is Illinois, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (33%) and California (33%).
Does Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee's EIN?
Elizabeth R Lee Cass Tr Ttee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6019881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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