George S Hanna Trust
George S Hanna Trust is a private foundation, based in Clayton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $147K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $5K.
George S Hanna Trust at a glance
In short: George S Hanna Trust gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,529
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,265
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,265
- Total assets
- $147,042
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who George S Hanna Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chestnut Health Systems Inc ($4K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George S Hanna Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $9K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Health Systems Inc Bloomington, IL | General Operations | $4,353 |
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | General Operations | $2,176 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,042 | $9,518 | $12,444 | $6,529 | 2 | $8,271 | $5,360 | $8,904 |
| 2023 | $149,980 | $5,347 | $12,278 | $6,369 | 2 | $8,111 | $474 | $8,271 |
| 2022 | $156,998 | $11,228 | $20,344 | $8,581 | 2 | $11,217 | $4,947 | $9,005 |
| 2021 | $166,038 | $27,053 | $12,832 | $7,360 | 2 | $8,879 | $23,415 | $10,100 |
| 2020 | $151,778 | $10,548 | $12,880 | $7,720 | 2 | — | $6,922 | $8,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George S Hanna Trust reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George S Hanna Trust is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee & Tax Preparation on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee & Tax Preparation
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2020–2022) — Trustee & Tax Preparation
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Commerce Trust (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George S Hanna Trust
How much does George S Hanna Trust give each year?
George S Hanna Trust gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
How large is George S Hanna Trust?
George S Hanna Trust reported $147K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (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 S Hanna Trust operate?
George S Hanna Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is George S Hanna Trust's EIN?
George S Hanna Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6024411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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