Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $346K.
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main at a glance
In short: Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main gave $190K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,667
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,250
- Total assets
- $3,864,845
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society Inc ($48K). Together the top 6 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 30 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $218K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc Kennesaw, GA | General Operating | $47,500 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | General Operating | $47,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Memphis, TN | General Operating | $47,500 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Operating | $19,000 |
| Animal Protective League Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $19,000 |
| American Junior Golf Braselton, GA | General Operating | $9,500 |
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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 | $3,864,845 | $422,011 | $260,995 | $190,000 | 6 | $196,830 | $345,792 | $210,621 |
| 2024 | $3,709,056 | $194,753 | $255,510 | $190,000 | 6 | $196,490 | $122,122 | $208,842 |
| 2023 | $3,771,772 | $107,947 | $270,494 | $210,000 | 6 | $216,143 | $44,392 | $194,422 |
| 2022 | $3,936,015 | $58,219 | $289,423 | $218,052 | 6 | $228,473 | $41,419 | $203,754 |
| 2021 | $4,167,245 | $704,048 | $224,382 | $157,328 | 6 | $163,988 | $143,399 | $222,627 |
| 2020 | $3,692,481 | $80,220 | $120,469 | $65,132 | 6 | — | $23,936 | $182,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$48K (2020) → $55K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $55K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main
How much does Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main give each year?
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main gave $190K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 6 grants.
What is Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's typical grant size?
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's median grant in 2025 was $33,250, and its average grant was $31,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main give grants?
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's top state is Georgia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Tennessee (25%).
Does Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's largest grantees?
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society Inc ($47,500), American Heart Association ($47,500) and St Jude Childrens Research ($47,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main?
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (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 is Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's EIN?
Gertack William Charit Fdn-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0602674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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