Gladys Friant Trust Under Will
This trust is operated in connection with organizations described in sections 509(a)(1) or (a)(2). As such, all grants and allocations are awarded to these organizations.
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will at a glance
In short: Gladys Friant Trust Under Will gave $200K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,006
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,001
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,340
- Total assets
- $3,600,366
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gladys Friant Trust Under Will funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Corwell Health Foundation ($83K). Together the top 5 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 29 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gladys Friant Trust Under Will gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $186K (2023) to $365K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corwell Health Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Fund | $83,326 |
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | Annual Fund | $33,340 |
| Brown Home Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Fund | $33,340 |
| Saint Mary's Doran Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Fund | $33,340 |
| Cherry Street Services Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Fund | $16,660 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,600,366 | $500,510 | $254,025 | $200,006 | 5 | $500,510 |
| 2024 | $3,354,060 | $403,232 | $247,353 | $196,121 | 6 | $403,232 |
| 2023 | $3,182,402 | $194,541 | $232,715 | $186,396 | 6 | $194,541 |
| 2022 | $3,221,030 | $104,823 | $247,055 | $200,020 | 6 | $104,823 |
| 2021 | $3,363,734 | $344,833 | $416,219 | $364,752 | 6 | $344,833 |
| 2020 | $3,434,449 | $134,116 | $45,305 | — | — | $134,116 |
| 2019 | $3,347,131 | $410,609 | $251,315 | $187,357 | 6 | $410,609 |
About Gladys Friant Trust Under Will
Based on IRS filings
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will is a public charity, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $501K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$48K (2021) → $51K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank NA (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Fifth Third Bank (2019) — 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 $51K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gladys Friant Trust Under Will
How much does Gladys Friant Trust Under Will give each year?
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will gave $200K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $196K across 6 grants.
What is Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's typical grant size?
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's median grant in 2025 was $33,340, and its average grant was $40,001, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gladys Friant Trust Under Will give grants?
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will gives mostly in Michigan: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants).
Does Gladys Friant Trust Under Will give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's largest grantees?
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's largest 2025 grantees include Corwell Health Foundation ($83,326), The Salvation Army ($33,340) and Brown Home ($33,340), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gladys Friant Trust Under Will?
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $501K.
What is Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's EIN?
Gladys Friant Trust Under Will's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6051511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work Gladys Friant Trust Under Will 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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