Florence Dawson Education Trust
Florence Dawson Education Trust is a private foundation, based in Anderson, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $8K.
Florence Dawson Education Trust at a glance
In short: Florence Dawson Education Trust gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,169
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,169
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,169
- Total assets
- $84,919
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Florence Dawson Education Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Cross Schools ($2K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Florence Dawson Education Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 14% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $712 (2022) to $3K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Schools Anderson, IN | Support the Education of Children Attending | $2,169 |
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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 | $84,919 | $7,701 | $2,181 | $2,169 | 1 | — | $7,689 | $5,426 |
| 2023 | $79,257 | $3,412 | $2,814 | $2,802 | 1 | — | $3,400 | $4,194 |
| 2022 | $78,920 | $4,218 | $727 | $712 | 1 | $712 | $4,203 | $5,073 |
| 2021 | $75,457 | $7,191 | $2,703 | $2,695 | 1 | $2,695 | $7,183 | $5,359 |
| 2020 | $70,969 | $2,889 | $1,968 | $1,824 | 1 | — | $2,745 | $4,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence Dawson Education Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florence Dawson Education Trust is led by Thomas Metzger Father, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Metzger Father
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 Florence Dawson Education Trust
How much does Florence Dawson Education Trust give each year?
Florence Dawson Education Trust gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Florence Dawson Education Trust?
Florence Dawson Education Trust reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
Where does Florence Dawson Education Trust operate?
Florence Dawson Education Trust has awarded grants in Indiana.
How much is Florence Dawson Education Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Florence Dawson Education Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Florence Dawson Education Trust's EIN?
Florence Dawson Education Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6419350. 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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