Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $5K.
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust at a glance
In short: Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust gave $202K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $40K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $201,669
- +2420.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $40,334
- +908.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $40,078
- Primary geography
- Montana (80% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters NW Montana ($41K). Together the top 5 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust gives
- In 2023 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $202K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters NW Montana Kalispell, MT | General Operating | $41,408 |
| School Dist No 5 Kalisell MT Kalispell, MT | General Operating | $40,085 |
| Intermountain Deaconess Chldrn Serv Helena, MT | General Operating | $40,078 |
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | General Operating | $40,054 |
| Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Fdn Minot, ND | General Operating | $40,044 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,476 | $212,244 | $201,669 | 5 | $210,799 | $5,155 | $7,027 |
| 2022 | $203,708 | $10,899 | $13,861 | $8,000 | 2 | $10,534 | $8,024 | $11,679 |
| 2021 | $206,696 | $24,331 | $16,868 | $9,000 | 2 | — | $21,555 | $11,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust
How much does Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust give each year?
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust gave $202K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's typical grant size?
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's median grant in 2023 was $40,078, and its average grant was $40,334, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust give grants?
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust gives mostly in Montana: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (2 grants).
Does Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's largest grantees?
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters NW Montana ($41,408), School Dist No 5 Kalisell MT ($40,085) and Intermountain Deaconess Chldrn Serv ($40,078), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's EIN?
Ella Watterud Weinrich Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6074919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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 2021–2023
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