George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust
The George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Quincy, Illinois. Its 2024 filing describes scholarships for high school students in Pike County, Illinois, and Marion County, Missouri.
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust gave $19K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,416
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,618
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,618
- Total assets
- $295,892
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust
- 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 the scholarship process described in its 2024 filing, applications should be submitted to school officials, who then forward them to the superintendent of schools identified in the filing. Eligible students are from Marion County, Missouri, or Pike County, Illinois, must have an adequate academic record, and must be in financial need.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications are due by April 10. This is a past cycle and should not be treated as open.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications are due by April 10.
- Contact
Application contact: Superintendent Of Schools George An
Mailing address: 4650 Mcmasters Avenue, Hannibal, MO 63401
Phone: (573) 221-6424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington University ($2K). Together the top 6 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($9,708), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 filing identifies scholarship students from Pike County, Illinois, and Marion County, Missouri. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $20K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,708 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | College Scholarship | $1,618 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | College Scholarship | $1,618 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | College Scholarship | $1,618 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | College Scholarship | $1,618 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | College Scholarship | $1,618 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | College Scholarship | $1,618 |
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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 | $295,892 | $28,154 | $26,273 | $19,416 | 12 | $19,416 | $26,228 | $20,101 |
| 2024 | $294,011 | $20,946 | $24,592 | $18,079 | 12 | $18,079 | $19,258 | $19,411 |
| 2023 | $297,657 | $15,562 | $24,786 | $18,925 | 12 | $18,925 | $14,240 | $18,079 |
| 2022 | $306,881 | $12,889 | $27,150 | $20,339 | 10 | $20,339 | $11,695 | $18,928 |
| 2021 | $321,142 | $26,943 | $26,651 | $20,263 | 10 | $20,263 | $24,212 | $21,922 |
| 2020 | $320,850 | $10,648 | $24,238 | $19,058 | 9 | — | $9,692 | $18,677 |
| 2019 | $334,440 | $12,126 | $24,229 | $19,376 | 9 | — | $11,241 | $19,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K 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
The trust’s 2024 filing identifies high school student scholarships in Pike County, Illinois, and Marion County, Missouri, as its direct charitable activity. Its 2025 grants were designated for college scholarships and went to colleges and universities, including community colleges and liberal arts institutions.
Among the supported grantees, Monmouth College describes its mission as providing a transformative educational experience in a caring learning community. An individual recipient Community College’s stated mission is to steward charitable gifts in support of its students, programs, and services. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 12 grants totaling $19,416. Each grant was $1,618. Examples of recipients include an individual recipient Community College, Washington University, and the University of Missouri, each receiving $1,618; an individual recipient Community College received two grants of $1,618 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists TI-TRUST INC as trustee.
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is Ti-Trust INC, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ti-Trust INC
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (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 Ti-Trust Inc (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust
How much does George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust give each year?
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust gave $19K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 12 grants.
What is George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,618, and its average grant was $1,618, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust give grants?
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (33%) and Arkansas (8%).
Does George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's largest grantees?
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Washington University ($1,618), University of Missouri ($1,618) and University of Arkansas ($1,618), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($9,708), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust?
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust reported $296K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust fund?
The trust’s 2024 filing identifies high school student scholarships in Pike County, Illinois, and Marion County, Missouri, as its direct charitable activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's EIN?
George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7214882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does George & Hazel Barber Scholarship Trust 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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