George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It gives grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $459,194.
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 at a glance
In short: George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 gave $459K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), top state Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $459,194
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,919
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,960
- Total assets
- $6,712,889
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College of Wooster ($138K). Together the top 10 received $459K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 51 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Ohio (35% of grant dollars), New York (25%), Pennsylvania (20%), North Carolina (10%), and Indiana (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2023) to $459K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $459K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Wooster Wooster, OH | General | $137,758 |
| The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA | General | $91,838 |
| Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | Generaal | $45,919 |
| Presbyterian Foundation Jeffersonville, IN | General | $45,919 |
| Northwell Health Foundation (Lenox Hill) New Hyde Park, NY | General | $22,960 |
| United Hospital Fund of NY New York, NY | General | $22,960 |
| Boy Scouts of America Great New York Councils New York, NY | General | $22,960 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General | $22,960 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater NY New York, NY | General | $22,960 |
| Longs Run Trinity Presbyterian Church Calcutta, OH | General | $22,960 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,712,889 | $379,325 | $563,319 | $459,194 | 10 | $498,156 | $319,277 | $546,426 |
| 2024 | $6,890,493 | $351,182 | $510,536 | $410,673 | 10 | $445,416 | $285,397 | $493,937 |
| 2023 | $7,061,298 | $495,867 | $333,944 | $240,320 | 10 | $270,965 | $436,120 | $441,316 |
| 2022 | $6,899,375 | $383,972 | $436,038 | $328,800 | 11 | $365,773 | $322,618 | $495,017 |
| 2021 | $6,951,454 | $500,165 | $419,596 | $328,800 | 10 | — | $442,536 | $464,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 reported a distributable amount of $546K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, health and community organizations, scouting organizations, and Presbyterian organizations. Northwell Health Foundation describes its work as linking donor and philanthropic support to help underserved and uninsured people, advance medical technology and research, and support facilities and programs within Northwell Health. The Boy Scouts of America description concerns a council benefit fund established through a bequest and managed by a committee appointed by the council’s executive board.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $459,194. Grants ranged from $22,960 to $137,758, with a median grant of $22,960. The largest awards included $137,758 to the College of Wooster, $91,838 to the Board of Pensions, and $45,919 each to Johnson C. Smith University and the Presbyterian Foundation. Other listed recipients include Northwell Health Foundation, United Hospital Fund of NY, Boy Scouts of America, The Salvation Army, Girl Scouts of Greater NY, and Longs Run Trinity Presbyterian, each receiving $22,960.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $98K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $98K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001
How much does George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 give each year?
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 gave $459K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $411K across 10 grants.
What is George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's typical grant size?
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's median grant in 2025 was $22,960, and its average grant was $45,919, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 give grants?
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's top state is Ohio, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Pennsylvania (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's largest grantees?
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's largest 2025 grantees include College of Wooster ($137,758), The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church ($91,838) and Johnson C Smith University ($45,919), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001?
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $498K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546K (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 George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, health and community organizations, scouting organizations, and Presbyterian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's EIN?
George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6264438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does George a Gaston Charitable Tr XXXXX8001 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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