Hunt C Giles Char - Main

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 23-7428278 Website

The C. Giles Hunt Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri, established in 1974 in Oregon. The trust operates as an independent foundation with a primary mission to support charitable organizations, with particular emphasis on education and public libraries.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.7M

-5.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$311K

-2.9% YoY

Grant Count

-3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+0.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hunt C Giles Char - Main reported a distributable amount of $314K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment and animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $30,000.

Review Cycle

of February 28.

How to Apply

** The trust accepts online applications with an annual deadline of February 28.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust contains a non-binding preference to primarily support organizations that either operate in Douglas County, Oregon, or benefit the residents of Douglas County directly or indirectly. States served include Oregon, with historical giving also noted in Texas and New Mexico.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $1.3M (91%)

California $25K (2%)

Florida $16K (1%)

Texas $13K (1%)

Illinois $12K (1%)

Massachusetts $11K (1%)

Nebraska $10K (1%)

New Mexico $10K (1%)

+5 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AlbuquerqueArlingtonAustinBeavertonCanyonvilleChicagoClevelandCoburgCorvallisCottage GroveDes PlainesDrainElktonEugeneGardinerGlideIdleyld ParkIndianapolisKennesawMyrtle Creek

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $3,696,443
Total Annual Giving: $310,820

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,696,443	$3,906,886	$4,202,526
Revenue	$182,683	$102,083	$125,391
Expenses	$392,654	$395,397	$361,083
Qualifying Distributions	$330,827	$338,568	$299,920
Net Investment Income	$121,283	$87,041	$75,062
Distributable Amount	$314,198	$285,916	$303,546

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

164 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Hunt C Giles Char - Main

Foundation

C. Giles Hunt Charitable Trust Grant

HUNT C GILES CHAR - MAIN

Amount

US $2,500 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Fish of Roseburg ($22,000), St Francis Community Kitchen ($20,000), The Friendly Kitchenmeals on Wheels ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NORTH DOUGLAS LIBRARY DISTRICT DRAIN, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROSEBURG, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
ST JOSEPH CHURCH WEBSTER, MA	GENERAL OPERATING	$11,000
LOWER UMPQUA LIBRARY REEDSPORT, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
LIGHTHOUSE OF GOD MISSION ROSEBURG, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
FRIENDS OF THE YONCALLA LIBRARY YONCALLA, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$3,220
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF AUSTIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,500
SOURCE ONE SERENITY ROSEBURG, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
FAMILY FAITH AND RELATIONSHIP ADVOCATES ROSEBURG, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$8,500
FRIENDS OF THE OAKLAND LIBRARY OAKLAND, OR	GENERAL OPERATING	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as trustee for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$72,684

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 505, St Louis, MO 63166-0505
Telephone: 888-730-4933
Website: www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/hunt-c...

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hunt C Giles Char - Main fund?

The trust's mission is to carry out Mr. Hunt's wish to support charities operating within or benefiting residents of Douglas County, Oregon. The trust may also provide more general charitable support at the trustee's discretion. Primary funding areas include: • Arts, culture, and humanities • Education • Environment and animals • Health • Human services • Public/society benefit • Religion

How do I apply for a grant from Hunt C Giles Char - Main?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $30,000. **Application Process:** The trust accepts online applications with an annual deadline of February 28. **Eligibility Requirements:** Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. **Grantmaking Priorities:** Preference is given to organizations that either operate in Douglas County, Oregon, or benefit the residents of Douglas County directly or indirectly.

Where does Hunt C Giles Char - Main make grants?

What size grants does Hunt C Giles Char - Main award?

In 2024, Hunt C Giles Char - Main awarded 31 grants totaling $311K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hunt C Giles Char - Main required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hunt C Giles Char - Main reported a distributable amount of $314K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.