George B Fowler Charitable Trust
George B Fowler Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Northampton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $6K.
George B Fowler Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: George B Fowler Charitable Trust gave $12K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,500
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,833
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,600
- Total assets
- $157,130
- +4.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who George B Fowler Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Faith Bible Church ($5K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George B Fowler Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+10%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 161% of 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $12K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Bible Church Agawam, MA | Christian Education | $4,600 |
| 1ST Congr Church of Westfield Westfield, MA | Christian Education | $4,600 |
| 1ST Congr Church of Blanford Blandford, MA | Christian Education | $2,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $157,130 | $7,745 | $14,758 | $11,500 | 3 | $13,128 | $6,115 | $8,129 |
| 2022 | $150,642 | $9,087 | $15,620 | $11,500 | 3 | $13,560 | $7,027 | $6,882 |
| 2021 | $172,749 | $10,410 | $13,599 | $11,500 | 3 | $12,549 | $9,360 | $8,004 |
| 2020 | $157,570 | $7,394 | $13,855 | $10,500 | 3 | — | $5,716 | $7,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George B Fowler Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George B Fowler Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charles Amaru
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Roger P. Lipton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1K, to Roger P Lipton (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George B Fowler Charitable Trust
How much does George B Fowler Charitable Trust give each year?
George B Fowler Charitable Trust gave $12K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is George B Fowler Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
George B Fowler Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $4,600, and its average grant was $3,833, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George B Fowler Charitable Trust give grants?
George B Fowler Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does George B Fowler Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on George B Fowler Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Education" (3 grants).
How large is George B Fowler Charitable Trust?
George B Fowler Charitable Trust reported $157K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George B Fowler Charitable Trust's EIN?
George B Fowler Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6465547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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