John W Plansoen Trust
John W Plansoen Trust is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
John W Plansoen Trust at a glance
In short: John W Plansoen Trust gave $330K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,000
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,143
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $3,600,832
- +35.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John W Plansoen Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Visiting Nurse Assn Hospice Fdn ($100K). Together the top 7 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 36 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How John W Plansoen Trust gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $330K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting Nurse Assn Hospice Fdn Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Verona Verona, NJ | General Operating | $55,000 |
| New Providence Presbyterian Church New Providence, NJ | General Operating | $55,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell Caldwell, NJ | General Operating | $55,000 |
| Gideons International Nashville, TN | General Operating | $49,500 |
| Indian River Coty Volunteer Ambul Squad Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,600,832 | $1,310,017 | $367,373 | $330,000 | 7 | $342,682 | $1,286,845 | $339,259 |
| 2024 | $2,656,835 | $188,692 | $317,063 | $280,000 | 7 | $293,040 | $166,570 | $334,321 |
| 2023 | $2,785,033 | $254,913 | $323,188 | $280,000 | 8 | $292,238 | $223,498 | $296,762 |
| 2022 | $2,853,403 | $137,729 | $267,106 | $225,000 | 7 | $240,420 | $148,311 | $303,245 |
| 2021 | $2,984,273 | $453,518 | $251,750 | $220,000 | 7 | $235,565 | $437,676 | $305,853 |
| 2020 | $2,783,076 | $135,401 | $228,789 | $200,000 | 7 | — | $131,105 | $262,518 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Plansoen Trust reported a distributable amount of $339K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W Plansoen Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helen Post
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Susan Post Schlachtenhaufen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$15K (2023) → $19K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Helen Post Co Wells Fargo (2022–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Wells Fargo (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $19K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John W Plansoen Trust
How much does John W Plansoen Trust give each year?
John W Plansoen Trust gave $330K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $280K across 7 grants.
What is John W Plansoen Trust's typical grant size?
John W Plansoen Trust's median grant in 2025 was $55,000, and its average grant was $47,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John W Plansoen Trust give grants?
John W Plansoen Trust gives mostly in New Jersey: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does John W Plansoen Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John W Plansoen Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John W Plansoen Trust's largest grantees?
John W Plansoen Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Visiting Nurse Assn Hospice Fdn ($100,000), First Presbyterian Church of Verona ($55,000) and New Providence Presbyterian Church ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John W Plansoen Trust?
John W Plansoen Trust reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John W Plansoen Trust?
John W Plansoen Trust is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is John W Plansoen Trust's EIN?
John W Plansoen Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6020281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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