George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 58-6094244

George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $94K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $4K.

George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W at a glance

In short: George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$2,141
+7.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$2,141
+7.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$2,141
Total assets
$93,611
+0.8% vs 2025
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Church of the Good Shepherd: $2KChurch of the Good Shepherd$2K

The largest 2026 recipient was Church of the Good Shepherd ($2K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Augusta

How George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W gives

  • Giving fell 46% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 64% 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

$0$2K$4K$6K1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $5K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of the Good Shepherd Augusta, GAGeneral Operating$2,141
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$93,611$6,799$5,996$2,1411$3,562$4,412$5,569
2025$92,825$4,479$5,347$2,0001$3,357$2,512$5,296
2024$93,672$3,564$5,295$2,0001$3,481$1,672$4,857
2023$95,460$3,391$7,473$4,0001$5,421$1,581$5,020
2022$99,530$10,915$7,649$4,0001$5,425$8,756$5,741
2021$96,232$6,262$8,528$5,2501—$4,387$5,064

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Wells Fargo Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $2K (2021) → $2K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Wells Fargo Bank N a — Trustee: $2KWells Fargo Bank N aTrustee$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W

How much does George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W give each year?

George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 1 grant.

How large is George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W?

George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W reported $94K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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.

Where does George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W operate?

George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W has awarded grants in Georgia.

What is George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W's EIN?

George and Sarah O F Sancken Tr U W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6094244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)

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