George & Belle Pearce Trust
The George & Belle Pearce Trust is a private foundation based in Hutchinson, Kansas. Its 2025 filing says it gives preference to charitable organizations in Reno County and Hutchinson, Kansas, and reports grants to organizations in Kansas.
George & Belle Pearce Trust at a glance
In short: George & Belle Pearce Trust gave $24K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,500
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,808
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $402,781
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% 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 & Belle Pearce Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications should briefly state the purpose for which the grant would be used. Scholarship applications for people attending Hutchinson Community College should be made to the college. The Trust gives preference to Reno County and Hutchinson, Kansas, charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be submitted at any time. Applicants are usually notified within three months.
- Deadline
- Applications may be submitted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy G Givan Trust Officer
Mailing address: 1 North Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 694-2258
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George & Belle Pearce Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hutchinson Community College Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s filing says it gives preference to charitable organizations in Reno County and Hutchinson, Kansas. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George & Belle Pearce Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $25K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Community College Foundation Hutchinson, KS | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Brighthouse Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| First Call for Help Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Horizons Mental Health Center Hutchinson, KS | Child Advocacy Program | $1,250 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno CO Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends in Action Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hutchinson Community Foundation Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Housing Services Inc Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $402,781 | $27,292 | $30,034 | $23,500 | 13 | $28,314 | $25,801 | $21,876 |
| 2024 | $405,523 | $17,830 | $29,871 | $24,000 | 12 | $28,408 | $16,484 | $21,164 |
| 2023 | $417,566 | $-9,875 | $27,106 | $21,500 | 10 | $25,700 | $8,387 | $19,976 |
| 2022 | $454,549 | $-18,597 | $32,230 | $23,575 | 12 | $24,325 | $2,440 | $21,247 |
| 2021 | $505,566 | $199,126 | $31,524 | $24,500 | 13 | $25,540 | $193,341 | $22,532 |
| 2020 | $337,969 | $19,035 | $29,796 | $24,000 | 13 | — | $14,350 | $21,610 |
| 2019 | $348,730 | $12,727 | $29,100 | $23,100 | 13 | — | $7,520 | $22,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Belle Pearce Trust reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, child advocacy, and unrestricted support. Among its grantees, Brighthouse describes its mission as providing shelter and support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence; Horizons Mental Health Center says it provides comprehensive behavioral health services while focusing on physical health and whole-person wellness; and Rise Up Reno Prevention Network says it works to create healthier choices for children and youth in Reno County through mentoring, substance-use prevention, and strengthening families. Hutchinson Community Foundation describes its mission as inspiring philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration to strengthen Reno County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust reported 13 grants totaling $23,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest award was $11,000 to Hutchinson Community College Foundation for scholarships. Other notable grants included $1,500 each to Brighthouse and First Call for Help; $1,250 to Horizons Mental Health Center for its child advocacy program; and $1,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno Co, Boys and Girls Club, Friends in Action, Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association, Hutchinson Community Foundation, Interfaith Housing Services, and Rise Up Reno Prevention Network. Buhler Public Library received $750.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists First National Bank as trustee.
George & Belle Pearce Trust's only listed officer is First National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $5K, to First National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George & Belle Pearce Trust
How much does George & Belle Pearce Trust give each year?
George & Belle Pearce Trust gave $24K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 12 grants.
What is George & Belle Pearce Trust's typical grant size?
George & Belle Pearce Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,808, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George & Belle Pearce Trust that year got $500 on average.
Where does George & Belle Pearce Trust give grants?
George & Belle Pearce Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hutchinson, KS (12 grants).
Does George & Belle Pearce Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of George & Belle Pearce Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George & Belle Pearce Trust's largest grantees?
George & Belle Pearce Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Hutchinson Community College Foundation ($11,000), Brighthouse ($1,500) and First Call for Help ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George & Belle Pearce Trust?
George & Belle Pearce Trust reported $403K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George & Belle Pearce Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, child advocacy, and unrestricted support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George & Belle Pearce Trust?
The filing says applications should briefly state the purpose for which the grant would be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George & Belle Pearce Trust's EIN?
George & Belle Pearce Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6186188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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