Hensley Charitable Trust
Hensley Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Coldwater, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $68K.
Hensley Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Hensley Charitable Trust gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,689
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,563
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,563
- Total assets
- $2,024,136
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Hensley Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coldwater Kiwanis Club ($27K). Together the top 3 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hensley Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $58K (2021) to $80K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Kiwanis Club Coldwater, MI | Charitable uses | $26,563 |
| First Baptist Church Coldwater, MI | Charitable uses | $26,563 |
| Hensley Charitable Scholarship Trust Coldwater, MI | Academic scholarships | $26,563 |
Ready to take the next step with Hensley Charitable Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,024,136 | $81,850 | $106,540 | $79,689 | 3 | $79,689 | $67,707 |
| 2024 | $2,068,300 | $86,087 | $95,946 | $72,846 | 3 | $72,846 | $69,825 |
| 2023 | $2,065,627 | $99,813 | $102,778 | $80,123 | 3 | $80,123 | $77,878 |
| 2022 | $2,060,988 | $19,273 | $88,134 | $63,642 | 3 | $63,642 | $51,279 |
| 2021 | $2,149,637 | $162,629 | $81,893 | $58,089 | 3 | — | $138,825 |
| 2020 | $2,057,398 | $95,058 | $79,563 | $59,102 | 3 | — | $74,597 |
| 2019 | $2,069,166 | $54,765 | $95,603 | $74,499 | 3 | — | $73,709 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hensley Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$19K (2019) → $25K (2025)
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 $25K, to Southern Michigan Bank & Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hensley Charitable Trust
How much does Hensley Charitable Trust give each year?
Hensley Charitable Trust gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 3 grants.
What is Hensley Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Hensley Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $26,563, and its average grant was $26,563, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hensley Charitable Trust give grants?
Hensley Charitable Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Coldwater, MI (3 grants).
Does Hensley Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Hensley Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Hensley Charitable Trust?
Hensley Charitable Trust reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $82K.
What is Hensley Charitable Trust's EIN?
Hensley Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6036647. 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hensley Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Michigan
First Baptist Church of MP Trust
Mt Pleasant, MI
Assets
$112K
Grants
1
Total Given
$3K
The Korth Family Foundation Inc
Ada, MI
The Korth Family Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including land conservation, education, housing, and health-related work, with 2025 grants ranging from $3,000 to $200,000 and a median of $20,000. Its grants mainly went to organizations in Michigan and Florida, with additional funding in several other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.5M
Grants
14
Total Given
$425K
C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda
Kalamazoo, MI
The foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, with grants to churches, youth and family programs, housing, and humanitarian services; recent giving has reached organizations in Michigan and several other states. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,000 to $65,000, with a median of $15,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$829K
Grants
22
Total Given
$394K
Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation
Allegan, MI
The foundation supports Christian ministries, churches, and social-service organizations, with 2025 grants of $5,000–$44,000 and a median grant of $10,000. It is based in Allegan, Michigan, and most 2025 funding went to Michigan organizations, with grants also reaching other states. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$4.6M
Grants
25
Total Given
$357K
Hillsdale County Community Foundation
Hillsdale, MI
The Hillsdale County Community Foundation funds charitable projects in areas such as education, arts, health, social services, recreation, and community development, prioritizing broad benefits for Hillsdale County residents. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,008 to $110,000, with a median of $11,000; applicants may be based outside the county if they serve a significant number of county residents. It accepts applications through an online Statement of Intent, with general grant deadlines of May 1 and November 1.
Assets
$34.6M
Grants
33
Total Given
$645K
Alden and Vada Dow Fund
Midland, MI
The Alden and Vada Dow Fund supports Michigan nonprofits in the arts, education, environment, health and human services, youth programs, and civic and community activities, with a focus on Central and Northern Michigan, especially Midland, Bay, and Saginaw Counties. Recent grants ranged from $3,300 to $45,000, with a median of $21,500. Its 2024 filing says it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.8M
Grants
38
Total Given
$770K
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Hensley Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Hensley Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?