Hisd Gear up Trust Fund
The trust was created and shall be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Scholarships are provided for qualifying high school seniors to assist in attending the college of their choice. Qualifying students receive $1,000 per year for 4 years.
Hisd Gear up Trust Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,390,231
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $265,801
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $265,801
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hisd Gear up Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Grad Houston Houston, TX | Scholarships | $32,116 |
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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 | $5,390,231 | $265,801 | — | — | — | $265,801 |
| 2024 | $5,124,430 | $291,836 | — | — | — | $291,836 |
| 2023 | $4,832,594 | $188,647 | — | — | — | $188,647 |
| 2022 | $4,643,946 | $9,584 | — | — | — | $9,584 |
| 2021 | $4,634,362 | $4,389 | $32,116 | $32,116 | 1 | $4,389 |
About Hisd Gear up Trust Fund
Based on IRS filings
Hisd Gear up Trust Fund is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $266K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hisd Gear up Trust Fund's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Stiles
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elneita Hutchison-Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Cole
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherrie Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hisd Gear up Trust Fund
How large is Hisd Gear up Trust Fund?
Hisd Gear up Trust Fund reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266K.
Where does Hisd Gear up Trust Fund operate?
Hisd Gear up Trust Fund has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Hisd Gear up Trust Fund's EIN?
Hisd Gear up Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2422807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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