Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2025, it reported giving $212,269 through 17 grants to charitable organizations.
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main at a glance
In short: Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main gave $212K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,269
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,486
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,172
- Total assets
- $3,018,167
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($34K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 5% to Illinois, and 5% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2023) to $222K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | General Operating | $33,517 |
| Essentia Health Foundation Duluth, MN | General Operating | $11,172 |
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | General Operating | $11,172 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $11,172 |
| CMC Inc Boy Scouts of America Sartell, MN | General Operating | $11,172 |
| Childrens Home Society & FMLY Serv Saint Paul, MN | General Operating | $11,172 |
| Concordia College Corporation Moorhead, MN | Scholarships | $11,172 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Brainerd, MN | General Operating | $11,172 |
| Legionville School Safety Patrol Inc Brainerd, MN | General Operating | $11,172 |
| MN Elks Youth Camp Bloomington, MN | General Operating | $11,172 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,018,167 | $375,102 | $281,605 | $212,269 | 17 | $220,015 | $309,854 | $215,907 |
| 2024 | $2,924,039 | $335,744 | $272,947 | $194,978 | 17 | $201,777 | $282,581 | $202,654 |
| 2023 | $2,861,502 | $764,230 | $216,446 | $160,530 | 17 | $166,338 | $714,918 | $170,716 |
| 2022 | $2,314,526 | $132,533 | $276,033 | $221,634 | 17 | $227,510 | $85,172 | $181,971 |
| 2021 | $2,458,584 | $151,874 | $251,068 | $194,921 | 17 | $201,299 | $101,645 | $209,735 |
| 2020 | $2,562,297 | $20,071 | $220,314 | $170,905 | 17 | — | $25,582 | $178,878 |
| 2019 | $2,750,784 | $180,687 | $227,092 | $175,466 | 17 | — | $137,097 | $170,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for social services, health care, youth programs, education, religious organizations, animal welfare, and local history. For example, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota describes its work as providing service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community; Heartland Animal Rescue Team says it operates an animal shelter and educates the public about humane treatment of animals; and Crow Wing County Historical Society says it preserves and tells the story of the county.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $212,269. Grant amounts ranged from $11,172 to $33,517, with a median grant of $11,172.
The largest grant was $33,517 to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Other 2025 grants included $11,172 each to Essentia Health Foundation, The Salvation Army, Shriners Hospitals for Children, CMC Inc Boy Scouts of America, Children’s Home Society & Family Services, Concordia College Corporation, Trinity Lutheran Church, Legionville School Safety Patrol, Minnesota Elks Youth Camp, Crow Wing County Historical Society, and Luther Crest Bible Camp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$45K (2019) → $62K (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 $62K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main
How much does Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main give each year?
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main gave $212K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 17 grants.
What is Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's typical grant size?
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's median grant in 2025 was $11,172, and its average grant was $12,486, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main give grants?
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main gives mostly in Minnesota: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (5%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brainerd, MN (6 grants) and Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's largest grantees?
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's largest 2025 grantees include Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($33,517), Essentia Health Foundation ($11,172) and The Salvation Army ($11,172), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main?
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for social services, health care, youth programs, education, religious organizations, animal welfare, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's EIN?
Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8014086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Holden Clarence Charitable Tr-Main accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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