Forster-Powers Charitable Trust
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. It makes contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2024 grants included scholarship-designated awards and unrestricted contributions.
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Forster-Powers Charitable Trust gave $566K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Missouri. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $565,500
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,563
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,250
- Total assets
- $6,073,329
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Forster-Powers Charitable Trust
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas R Turgeon
Mailing address: 4635 Wyandotte Suite 206, Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 753-7777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forster-Powers Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avila University ($75K). Together the top 10 received $361K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($85,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 122 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Missouri received 60% of grant dollars and recipients in Kansas received 34%. Recipients in Texas, Illinois, and Wyoming received 4%, 2%, and 1%, respectively. The listed shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Forster-Powers Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $445K (2021) to $566K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $566K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avila University Kansas City, MO | Scholarship | $75,000 |
| Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| St Teresa's Academy Kansas City, MO | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $85,000 |
| Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Cristo Ray School Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Donnelly College Kansas City, KS | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Heartstrings Community Foundation Olathe, KS | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Holy Name Catholic School Kansas City, KS | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Vitae Society Jefferson City, MO | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,073,329 | $718,643 | $830,069 | $565,500 | 24 | $565,500 | $477,045 | $577,381 |
| 2023 | $6,184,756 | $676,502 | $775,624 | $543,700 | 25 | $543,700 | $444,899 | $529,433 |
| 2022 | $6,283,877 | $850,714 | $772,221 | $535,000 | 24 | $535,000 | $613,643 | $530,395 |
| 2021 | $6,205,385 | $555,299 | $628,844 | $444,500 | 24 | $444,500 | $371,490 | $492,913 |
| 2020 | $6,271,429 | $453,819 | $636,092 | $465,000 | 25 | — | $282,727 | $437,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forster-Powers Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $577K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s own filing says it makes contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, human-services organizations, and other nonprofits. For example, Avila University describes itself as a Catholic university offering undergraduate and graduate education, while Heartstrings Community Foundation describes its work as an interactive day service employing adults with developmental disabilities. Donnelly College says it provides education and community services, especially for students who might not otherwise be served. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not a stated mission of the trust.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 24 grants totaling $565,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $75,000, with a median of $20,250. Among the largest were $75,000 to Avila University for scholarships; $50,000 each to Rockhurst University and St. Teresa’s Academy for scholarships; and $45,000 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships. The trust also gave $25,000 each to Cristo Rey School, Donnelly College, Heartstrings Community Foundation, Holy Name Catholic School, and Vitae Society; each was designated unrestricted.
The trust’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Thomas R. Turgeon as the contact, says there are no specific form or material requirements, and requires applicants to be 501(c)(3) entities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arnold W. Mears, Thomas R. Turgeon, and Michael Hunter as trustees.
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold W. Mears
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hunter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Turgeon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert E. Turgeon (2020) — Trustee
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 Forster-Powers Charitable Trust
How much does Forster-Powers Charitable Trust give each year?
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust gave $566K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $544K across 25 grants.
What is Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $20,250, and its average grant was $23,563, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Forster-Powers Charitable Trust that year got $18K on average.
Where does Forster-Powers Charitable Trust give grants?
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (10 grants) and Kansas City, KS (3 grants).
Does Forster-Powers Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Avila University ($75,000), Rockhurst University ($50,000) and St Teresa's Academy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($85,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forster-Powers Charitable Trust?
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $566K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $577K (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.
What does Forster-Powers Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s own filing says it makes contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, human-services organizations, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forster-Powers Charitable Trust?
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's EIN?
Forster-Powers Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6110478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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