Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships and general operating support, with many awards designated for scholarships.
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a at a glance
In short: Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a gave $562K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $562,494
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +5400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,227
- -98.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,464,979
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (76% 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 Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact US Bank N A. The stated materials are a standard scholarship form, a transcript of grades, student and family income information, and a résumé. Awards are restricted to Nevada County, California, residents from low- to middle-income families. **Deadline:** February for new applicants; August for renewals.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank N A
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: (503) 464-3580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of California ($110K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($99,080), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 206 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that scholarship awards are restricted to Nevada County, California, residents. In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in California; other leading recipient states were Nevada (5%), Washington (4%), Oregon (4%), and Utah (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $346K (2020) to $562K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $562K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine, CA | Scholarship | $110,000 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $96,500 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Arcata, CA | General Operating | $40,750 |
| Nevada County Fairgrounds Grass Valley, CA | Scholarships | $30,164 |
| University of Nevada Reno Reno, NV | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| California Baptist University Riverside, CA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| The Foodbank of Nevada County Grass Valley, CA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Food Ministry Grass Valley, CA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Sierra College Rocklin, CA | Scholarships | $10,500 |
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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 | $10,464,979 | $350,824 | $649,754 | $562,494 | 55 | $574,162 | $276,469 | $559,130 |
| 2024 | $10,760,538 | $153,418 | $627,535 | $534,857 | 1 | $551,510 | $232,487 | $527,592 |
| 2023 | $11,236,901 | $316,913 | $577,703 | $477,271 | 57 | $488,332 | $227,334 | $487,969 |
| 2022 | $11,496,611 | $281,310 | $509,937 | $397,361 | 43 | $410,091 | $205,723 | $502,627 |
| 2021 | $11,717,488 | $2,373,033 | $574,505 | $477,625 | 50 | $496,568 | $2,302,662 | $544,446 |
| 2020 | $9,912,047 | $444,691 | $435,812 | $345,500 | 35 | — | $353,393 | $492,409 |
| 2019 | $9,923,480 | $846,694 | $587,201 | $453,833 | 45 | — | $759,483 | $502,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a reported a distributable amount of $559K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include scholarship awards to universities and other educational institutions, as well as general operating support for organizations including food banks and a fairgrounds.
The grantees describe a range of missions. For example, the University of California, Irvine Foundation says it raises and manages private funds to support UC Irvine’s teaching, research, and public service mission. Bright Futures for Youth says it works to support young people’s potential through positive experiences, environments, and relationships. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $562,494. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $110,000 to the University of California, Irvine, for scholarships; $65,000 to California State University Chico for scholarships; and $40,750 to an individual recipient Humboldt for general operating support. Other notable awards were $30,164 to Nevada County Fairgrounds for scholarships, $25,000 to the University of Nevada Reno for a scholarship, and $20,000 to California Baptist University for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol A Frost, Claudia Sharsmitt, Erlene Johnson, Frank D Francis, and John Bilheimer as co-trustees, and US Bank N A as trustee.
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$72K (2019) → $69K (2025)
Erlene Johnson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Carol A. Frost
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Sharsmitt
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank D. Francis
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bilheimer
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
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 $69K, to US Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a
How much does Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a give each year?
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a gave $562K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $535K across 1 grant.
What is Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's typical grant size?
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,227, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a give grants?
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grass Valley, CA (6 grants), Rocklin, CA (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (32 grants) and "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's largest grantees?
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's largest 2025 grantees include University of California ($110,000), Cal Poly Humboldt ($40,750) and Nevada County Fairgrounds ($30,164), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($99,080), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a?
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $574K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $559K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include scholarship awards to universities and other educational institutions, as well as general operating support for organizations including food banks and a fairgrounds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's EIN?
Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6181833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
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