Francis J Pruss Education Trust
Francis J Pruss Education Trust is a private foundation, based in Robins, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Francis J Pruss Education Trust at a glance
In short: Francis J Pruss Education Trust gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $497K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,485,495
- +4679.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $497,099
- +4679.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $248,550
- Primary geography
- Iowa (80% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Francis J Pruss Education Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Francis J Pruss Education Trust gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $2.5M (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,485,495 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,155,473 | $2,634,886 | $2,485,495 | 5 | $2,485,495 | $1,006,082 | $66,123 |
| 2020 | $1,479,413 | $546,885 | $61,843 | $52,000 | 5 | — | $539,159 | $17,428 |
| 2019 | $994,371 | $22,912 | $19,022 | $11,000 | 5 | — | $14,963 | $1,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis J Pruss Education Trust reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis J Pruss Education Trust's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lisa Fenner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
$10K (2021)
Sharon R. Taylor
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $116K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $116K, to Sharon R Taylor (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Francis J Pruss Education Trust
How much does Francis J Pruss Education Trust give each year?
Francis J Pruss Education Trust gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $52K across 5 grants.
What is Francis J Pruss Education Trust's typical grant size?
Francis J Pruss Education Trust's median grant in 2021 was $248,550, and its average grant was $497,099, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis J Pruss Education Trust give grants?
Francis J Pruss Education Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (20%).
Does Francis J Pruss Education Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Francis J Pruss Education Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (5 grants).
How much is Francis J Pruss Education Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Francis J Pruss Education Trust reported a distributable amount of $66K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Francis J Pruss Education Trust's EIN?
Francis J Pruss Education Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6890877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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