John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust
JOHN K AND ELLEN A WALLACE CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving veterans and families affected by dementia, as well as cultural, educational, religious, and animal-welfare organizations.
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust gave $142K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $141,700
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,061
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $350,306
- -14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust
- 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: 9909 Clayton Rd207, St Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (314) 395-2215
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Missouri Veterans Endeavor ($55K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 134 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The remaining shares went to Idaho (7%), Connecticut (2%), New York (1%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2024) to $198K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Veterans Endeavor St. Louis, MO | Annual Giving Program | $55,000 |
| St Michaels & St George Church St. Louis, MO | Stewardship Contribution | $10,200 |
| Memory Care Home Solutions St. Louis, MO | Provide aid for families caring for loved ones with memory loss | $10,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens St. Louis, MO | Construction of the Visitor Center | $10,000 |
| St Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | Animal Management, Education, Conservation and Research | $10,000 |
| Washington University of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Annual Giving Program | $10,000 |
| Coca - Center of Creative Arts St. Louis, MO | Create Our Future Campaign | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony Sun Valley, ID | Annual Giving Program | $3,000 |
| Micds Fund St. Louis, MO | Annual Giving Program | $2,500 |
| Muny Partners St. Louis, MO | Performing Arts | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,306 | $124,087 | $182,932 | $141,700 | 28 | $141,700 | $123,565 | $87,230 |
| 2023 | $411,721 | $154,779 | $190,883 | $147,200 | 27 | $147,200 | $142,376 | $78,683 |
| 2022 | $442,416 | $194,830 | $238,805 | $198,200 | 28 | $198,200 | $181,310 | $85,757 |
| 2021 | $488,771 | $247,260 | $223,124 | $181,500 | 25 | $181,500 | $230,777 | $94,607 |
| 2020 | $467,871 | $215,328 | $226,352 | $184,750 | 26 | — | $202,596 | $81,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Missouri Veterans Endeavor received a grant for the foundation’s annual giving program; the grantee describes its work as providing supportive services and housing for veterans and their families. Memory Care Home Solutions received support to aid families caring for loved ones with memory loss; the grantee says it works to improve the dignity and quality of life of people living with dementia and their families.
Other 2024 recipients included cultural and educational organizations, such as the Missouri Botanical Gardens, the St. Louis Zoo, COCA – Center of Creative Arts, and Taft School; religious organizations; and animal-welfare organizations. Among the latter, Stray Rescue of St. Louis says it rescues stray animals needing medical attention and places them in homes, while the Humane Society of Missouri describes its work as preventing cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $141,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $1,750. The largest award was $55,000 to Missouri Veterans Endeavor for the annual giving program. Other large grants included $10,200 to St Michaels & St George Church for a stewardship contribution and $10,000 each to Memory Care Home Solutions, the Missouri Botanical Gardens, the St. Louis Zoo, and Washington University of St. Louis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John K Wallace, Ellen A Wallace, and Brooke Restemayer as trustees.
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen A. Wallace
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John K. Wallace
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Restemayer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
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 John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust
How much does John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust give each year?
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust gave $142K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 27 grants.
What is John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $5,061, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust give grants?
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (19 grants) and Ketchum, ID (3 grants).
Does John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Giving Program" (11 grants).
Who are John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Missouri Veterans Endeavor ($55,000), St Michaels & St George Church ($10,200) and Memory Care Home Solutions ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust?
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust reported $350K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust?
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 John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's EIN?
John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6320310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John K and Ellen a Wallace Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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