John K Henne Charitable Trust
The John K Henne Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since February 1987. The trust manages philanthropic activities across multiple states with a focus on education, human services, and related charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+15.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$243K
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
26
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The John K Henne Charitable Trust supports projects across multiple states, including:
- Virginia
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- New York
- Connecticut
- South Carolina
Specific cities where the trust has funded projects include Austinburg, Erie, Haverford, Lancaster, Lynchburg, New Alexandria, New Lebanon, Pittsburgh, Titusville, Verona, and Windsor.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $1.27–$1.47 million (as of most recent filings)
Annual Revenue: Approximately $244,000–$245,000
Annual Expenses: Approximately $261,000
Total Liabilities: $0
Expense Ratio: 106.9% of total revenue spent on programs
The trust's expenses have exceeded revenues in recent years, reflecting active grant distribution relative to investment income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,470,067 | $1,269,192 | $1,286,120 |
| Revenue | $474,671 | $244,506 | $85,386 |
| Expenses | $275,858 | $261,324 | $282,171 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $246,427 | $236,925 | $249,610 |
| Net Investment Income | $447,175 | $220,520 | $59,655 |
| Distributable Amount | $272,608 | $242,251 | $236,535 |
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
122 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Todd L. Olsen serves as trustee of the organization and receives compensation of $4,000 for his role.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD L OLSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $4,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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