James Shrank Trust for the First United
James Shrank Trust for the First United is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $447K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $24K.
James Shrank Trust for the First United at a glance
In short: James Shrank Trust for the First United gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,888
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,888
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,888
- Total assets
- $446,655
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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 James Shrank Trust for the First United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($23K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James Shrank Trust for the First United gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Independence, MO | Board's Discretion for | $22,888 |
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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 | $446,655 | $30,229 | $31,176 | $22,888 | 1 | $25,370 | $24,423 | $26,742 |
| 2024 | $447,602 | $14,154 | $30,395 | $22,408 | 1 | $24,830 | $8,589 | $25,310 |
| 2023 | $463,845 | $20,301 | $33,647 | $25,933 | 1 | $28,054 | $15,192 | $24,529 |
| 2022 | $477,192 | $48,496 | $34,058 | $25,101 | 1 | $27,354 | $42,857 | $28,186 |
| 2021 | $462,763 | $55,937 | $31,132 | $23,816 | 1 | — | $50,984 | $27,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Shrank Trust for the First United reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Shrank Trust for the First United is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2021–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Commerce Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James Shrank Trust for the First United
How much does James Shrank Trust for the First United give each year?
James Shrank Trust for the First United gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is James Shrank Trust for the First United?
James Shrank Trust for the First United reported $447K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does James Shrank Trust for the First United operate?
James Shrank Trust for the First United has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is James Shrank Trust for the First United's EIN?
James Shrank Trust for the First United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6313795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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