John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 59-6996583

John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $33K.

Key facts about John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust

EIN: 59-6996583
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $65,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $16,250
Median grant: $16,250
Total assets: $1,610,611
Primary geography: Georgia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (50%), Florida (25%) and Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 73% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

-2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$65K

-9.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-9.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $33K (50%)

Florida $16K (25%)

Massachusetts $16K (25%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Georgia Massachusetts Oklahoma

Cities

AtlantaSt PetersburgWalpoleKennesawOklahoma City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,610,611	$1,647,967	$1,643,847
Revenue	$57,876	$105,668	$75,462
Expenses	$96,007	$99,491	$104,211
Qualifying Distributions	$68,716	$75,595	$75,626
Net Investment Income	$32,565	$80,075	$51,553
Distributable Amount	$93,687	$84,614	$88,246

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include American Cancer Society Inc ($16,250), American Heart Association ($16,250), Walpole Public School ($16,250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC Atlanta, GA	GENERAL OPERATING	$16,250
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION St Petersburg, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$16,250
WALPOLE PUBLIC SCHOOL Walpole, MA	GENERAL OPERATING	$16,250
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INC Atlanta, GA	GENERAL OPERATING	$16,250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wells Fargo Bank N a	Trustee	1	$26,144

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust?

John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust?

As of 2024, John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust holds $1.6M in total assets with $58K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $65K in 2024.

Where does John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust operate?

John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Oklahoma.

What size grants does John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust award?

In 2024, John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust awarded 4 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust reported a distributable amount of $94K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust's EIN?

John W and Nora C Ahearn Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6996583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.