Historic Organ Trust
Historic Organ Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Historic Organ Trust at a glance
In short: Historic Organ Trust gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,770
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,770
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,770
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Historic Organ Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Historic Organ Trust gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $20K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,770 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $7,770 | $7,770 | 1 | $7,770 |
| 2023 | $7,770 | — | $20,000 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 |
| 2022 | $27,770 | $15,000 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $12,770 | $20,000 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 3 | $12,500 |
| 2020 | $5,270 | $1 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Historic Organ Trust is led by Frederick R. Haas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick R. Haas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin R. Robinson
Director Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance Administrator → Director Finance Administrator, 2023
Director Finance Administrator → Director Finance & Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Historic Organ Trust
How much does Historic Organ Trust give each year?
Historic Organ Trust gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Historic Organ Trust?
Historic Organ Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Historic Organ Trust operate?
Historic Organ Trust has awarded grants in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is Historic Organ Trust's EIN?
Historic Organ Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7119140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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