John U Parolo Educational Trust
John U Parolo Educational Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburg, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $743K. Net investment income was $66K.
John U Parolo Educational Trust at a glance
In short: John U Parolo Educational Trust gave $743K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $186K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $743,388
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $185,847
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $4,227,637
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John U Parolo Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Health Center Se Kansas ($250K). Together the top 2 received $300K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($443,388), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John U Parolo Educational Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $695K (2021) to $788K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $743K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $443,388 |
| Community Health Center Se Kansas Pittsburg, KS | To Provide Support for the Education of Students | $250,000 |
| Miners Hall Foundation Franklin, KS | To Provide Educational Support to Students | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,227,637 | $-384,172 | $792,473 | $743,388 | 4 | $767,930 | $66,348 |
| 2023 | $4,662,616 | $-504,609 | $793,488 | $741,932 | 4 | $767,710 | $36,697 |
| 2022 | $5,125,003 | $177,009 | $827,067 | $771,512 | 5 | $799,289 | $149,232 |
| 2021 | $6,870,542 | $1,837,840 | $758,086 | $695,071 | 4 | $726,650 | $1,767,405 |
| 2020 | $7,364,734 | $-7,771,956 | $856,939 | $788,117 | 5 | — | $55,239 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John U Parolo Educational Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carrie Amershek
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Tracy Mussa
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
William B. Wachter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $15K, to William B Wachter (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John U Parolo Educational Trust
How much does John U Parolo Educational Trust give each year?
John U Parolo Educational Trust gave $743K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $742K across 4 grants.
What is John U Parolo Educational Trust's typical grant size?
John U Parolo Educational Trust's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $185,847, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John U Parolo Educational Trust give grants?
John U Parolo Educational Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John U Parolo Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on John U Parolo Educational Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is John U Parolo Educational Trust?
John U Parolo Educational Trust reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is John U Parolo Educational Trust?
John U Parolo Educational Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburg, KS. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is John U Parolo Educational Trust's EIN?
John U Parolo Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6852889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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