GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust was a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return and says the organization was dissolved effective December 31, 2022; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust gave $128K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 47% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $127,700
- -46.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- -43.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,512
- -5.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust
- Review Cycle
- December 31, 2022, the past date after which the filing says applications would no longer be accepted.
- Deadline
- December 31, 2022, the past date after which the filing says applications would no longer be accepted.
- Contact
Application contact: Ashley Stimatz
Mailing address: P O Box 172599, Tampa, FL 33672
Phone: (813) 871-2690
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was YMCA- Campo ($15K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($11,450), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The remaining grant dollars went to Georgia (4%), Massachusetts (2%), Alabama (2%), and Mississippi (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 47% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2022) to $237K (2021). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA- Campo Tampa, FL | Financial Support | $15,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Scholarship | $13,750 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $11,450 |
| Enterprising Latinas Inc Wimauma, FL | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Fund for Charitable Development Palm Harbor, FL | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Thomas Promise Foundation Zephyrhills, FL | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa, FL | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Hope Villages of America Clearwater, FL | Financial Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The most recent filing on record is for 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $87,110 | $162,434 | $127,700 | 17 | $127,700 | $57 | $7,012 |
| 2021 | $71,574 | $6,555 | $237,704 | $237,300 | 30 | $237,300 | $226 | $10,758 |
| 2020 | $312,723 | $92,808 | $199,287 | $166,299 | 33 | — | $2,956 | $20,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2022 grants included scholarships and financial support for charitable organizations. The trust also reported providing $2,500 scholarships to 24 GTE Financial student members to support education and recognize young adults dedicated to academic pursuits and community involvement. The filing says expenses for this activity were approximately $30,970; these scholarships were for individual recipients, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported. Enterprising Latinas Inc says it creates opportunities for Latinas in Tampa Bay through workforce and entrepreneurial training and connections to support services. Thomas Promise Foundation says it helps provide children and families with clothing, food, hygiene products, and school supplies. Hope Villages of America describes its work as providing hope and restoration with dignity through programs and services. The University of Central Florida Foundation says it stewards charitable contributions to support UCF.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the trust reported 17 grants totaling $127,700. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $15,000 to YMCA-CAMPO for improvements to the Campo Family YMCA youth zone; $13,750 to the University of Florida for scholarships; $12,500 to the University of Central Florida for scholarships; and $11,450 to an individual recipient Adult School. The filing says an individual recipient Adult School provides scholarships for students who go on to attend Travis or Ridge Technical College. Other 2022 grants included $10,000 each to Enterprising Latinas Inc, Florida State University, Fund for Charitable Development, Thomas Promise Foundation, and the University of South Florida.
The filing states that the trust did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that the organization was dissolved effective December 31, 2022, and that applications would no longer be accepted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Vickie Thompson as chair, Brian Best and Mandy Zurbrick as trustees, and Brad Baker as treasurer.
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust is led by Vickie Thompson, Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Vickie Thompson
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Best
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Zurbrick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Baker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rick Hagan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Shaine Mobley (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust
How much does GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust give each year?
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust gave $128K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $237K across 30 grants.
What is GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,512, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust give grants?
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants) and "Financial Support" (5 grants).
Who are GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust's largest 2022 grantees include YMCA- Campo ($15,000), University of Florida ($13,750) and University of Central Florida ($12,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($11,450), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2022 grants included scholarships and financial support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust?
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust's EIN?
GTE Federal Credit Union Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6104767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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