Ginkinger Memorial Trust
Ginkinger Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports 12 grants totaling $275,500 to charitable organizations, with listed purposes including general operating and general support.
Ginkinger Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Ginkinger Memorial Trust gave $276K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 8% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $275,500
- +2.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $22,958
- +2.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $29,000
- Total assets
- $4,424,722
- +4.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (63% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ginkinger Memorial Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ginkinger Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Salvation Army ($29K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and Washington, DC. By share of grant dollars, Pennsylvania accounted for 63%, New York 16%, Florida 11%, and DC 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ginkinger Memorial Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $268K (2025) to $377K (2021). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Operating | $29,000 |
| Baptist Home of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $29,000 |
| Childpromise Inc Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $29,000 |
| Simpson House Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Operating | $29,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $29,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $29,000 |
| The American National Red Cross Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $29,000 |
| The Trustees of Univ of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $21,750 |
| Church Farm School Exton, PA | General Operating | $21,750 |
| The Union League Legacy Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $14,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,424,722 | $622,910 | $419,237 | $275,500 | 12 | $312,606 | $525,145 | $377,592 |
| 2025 | $4,221,537 | $558,814 | $367,104 | $268,250 | 12 | $278,137 | $474,293 | $352,658 |
| 2024 | $4,012,175 | $348,578 | $373,226 | $286,375 | 13 | $294,658 | $274,408 | $304,268 |
| 2023 | $4,056,766 | $293,569 | $369,386 | $297,148 | 13 | $304,989 | $229,097 | $286,581 |
| 2022 | $4,123,316 | $239,840 | $371,681 | $285,938 | 13 | $294,799 | $168,036 | $344,070 |
| 2021 | $4,187,083 | $407,447 | $455,208 | $377,364 | 13 | — | $342,824 | $299,885 |
| 2020 | $4,304,814 | $320,667 | $368,211 | $289,691 | 13 | — | $258,474 | $275,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ginkinger Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $378K for 2026 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations serving seniors, children and youth, people with vision loss, and other charitable purposes. These are grantees’ stated missions: Simpson House says it meets the needs of seniors in its community; ChildPromise says it provides care and guidance to youth; Shriners Children’s says it provides compassionate care to children; and Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss.
Other 2026 recipients include Church Farm School, which says it makes college-preparatory education financially accessible to boys, and Methodist Home for Children, whose stated mission concerns financially supporting services for children, youth, and families.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $275,500. Grants ranged from $7,250 to $29,000, with a median of $29,000.
Recipients included The Salvation Army, Baptist Home of Philadelphia, ChildPromise, Simpson House, Methodist Home for Children, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and the American National Red Cross, each receiving $29,000. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and Church Farm School received $21,750 each; The Union League Legacy Foundation received $14,500; and Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and Guiding Eyes for the Blind received $7,250 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Ginkinger Memorial Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$67K (2020) → $76K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $76K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ginkinger Memorial Trust
How much does Ginkinger Memorial Trust give each year?
Ginkinger Memorial Trust gave $276K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $268K across 12 grants.
What is Ginkinger Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Ginkinger Memorial Trust's median grant in 2026 was $29,000, and its average grant was $22,958, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ginkinger Memorial Trust that year got $22K on average.
Where does Ginkinger Memorial Trust give grants?
Ginkinger Memorial Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants).
Does Ginkinger Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ginkinger Memorial Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ginkinger Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Ginkinger Memorial Trust's largest 2026 grantees include The Salvation Army ($29,000), Baptist Home of Philadelphia ($29,000) and Childpromise Inc ($29,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ginkinger Memorial Trust?
Ginkinger Memorial Trust reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $378K (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 does Ginkinger Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations serving seniors, children and youth, people with vision loss, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ginkinger Memorial Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ginkinger Memorial Trust's EIN?
Ginkinger Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6769170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Ginkinger Memorial Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Ginkinger Memorial Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ginkinger-memorial-trust-morg_9d96ac41efa542a79592755a625a796f
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