Girard School Trust
Girard School Trust is a private foundation, based in Girard, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $112K. Net investment income was $977.
Girard School Trust at a glance
In short: Girard School Trust gave $112K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $112K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $112,082
- +1845.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $112,082
- +1845.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $112,082
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Girard School Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was John and Dorothy Masternick Foundation ($112K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $112K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John and Dorothy Masternick Foundation Girard, OH | Education | $112,082 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,264 | $112,492 | $112,082 | 1 | $977 | $4,109 |
| 2019 | $111,228 | $2,438 | $6,419 | $5,760 | 1 | $2,288 | $5,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Girard School Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Girard School Trust's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dorothy F. Masternick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John J. Masternick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Theresa A. Grimes
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Girard School Trust
How much does Girard School Trust give each year?
Girard School Trust gave $112K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
Where does Girard School Trust operate?
Girard School Trust has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is Girard School Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Girard School Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Girard School Trust's EIN?
Girard School Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6584705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
Live grants for the work Girard School Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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