Estrella Charitable Trust
Estrella Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $600. Net investment income was $3K.
Estrella Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Estrella Charitable Trust gave $600 across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $600), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $600
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $600
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $13,705
- +4.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Estrella Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Anthony Catholic School ($600).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Estrella Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2022) to $5K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $600.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Catholic School San Antonio, TX | donation | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,705 | $3,052 | $675 | $600 | 1 | $600 | $3,052 | $630 |
| 2025 | $13,082 | $419 | $349 | $300 | 1 | $300 | $419 | $622 |
| 2024 | $12,131 | $531 | $299 | $250 | 1 | $299 | $482 | $557 |
| 2023 | $11,065 | $270 | $333 | $300 | 1 | $333 | $237 | $541 |
| 2022 | $10,288 | $45 | $50 | $50 | 1 | $50 | $45 | $519 |
| 2021 | $10,573 | $1 | $4,571 | $4,571 | 1 | — | $1 | $653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Estrella Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $630 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Estrella Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Margaret Netemeyer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Cockerill
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leonard Cockerill Trustee (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Estrella Charitable Trust
How much does Estrella Charitable Trust give each year?
Estrella Charitable Trust gave $600 across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $300 across 1 grant.
How large is Estrella Charitable Trust?
Estrella Charitable Trust reported $14K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $600 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $630 (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.
Where does Estrella Charitable Trust operate?
Estrella Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Estrella Charitable Trust's EIN?
Estrella Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2858545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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