Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust
The Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1987 by Katrine Deakins, it supports charitable organizations in Texas, particularly those serving Tarrant County.
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust gave $372K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. 47% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $371,500
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $21,853
- -14.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,203,469
- +1.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing directs applicants to Bank of America’s philanthropic grant-search process. It lists eligibility as 501(c)(3) organizations located in Texas. The filing also states that the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The grant-program description says an organization must skip one grant cycle before reapplying after receiving an award.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists August 1. The August 1, 2026 date has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists August 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America - Meghan Bennett
Mailing address: 901 Main St Fl 16, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 209-3741
Email: tx.philanthropic@bofa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust
Who Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Child Study Center ($93K). Together the top 10 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing restricts awards to 501(c)(3) organizations located in Texas. The grant program identifies Tarrant County as a particular area of support. All grant dollars itemized for 2026 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 18% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $251K (2023) to $372K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Study Center Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $92,500 |
| Easter Seals North Texas Inc Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $37,000 |
| Carter Bloodcare Bedford, TX | Unrestricted General | $37,000 |
| JPS Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Cancer Care Services Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Botanical Research Institute of Texas Inc Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Fdn for Young Women's Leadership Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| CASA of Tarrant County Inc Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,203,469 | $623,942 | $550,990 | $371,500 | 17 | $461,500 | $540,285 | $492,670 |
| 2025 | $6,132,252 | $501,275 | $504,038 | $333,500 | 13 | $418,283 | $422,578 | $461,406 |
| 2024 | $6,135,964 | $463,832 | $424,147 | $281,000 | 11 | $355,337 | $392,706 | $404,375 |
| 2023 | $6,097,453 | $300,164 | $392,093 | $251,250 | 11 | $321,212 | $235,980 | $381,455 |
| 2022 | $6,198,565 | $636,630 | $415,291 | $258,694 | 11 | $335,507 | $566,208 | $425,978 |
| 2021 | $5,976,944 | $614,193 | $389,409 | $265,128 | 14 | — | $547,668 | $360,910 |
| 2020 | $5,758,378 | $172,852 | $391,334 | $271,896 | 11 | — | $147,328 | $345,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $493K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s grant program describes its focus as education, health, and human services. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own missions address children’s developmental and behavioral disabilities, blood transfusion services, family health care, cancer support, and plant conservation. For example, the Child Study Center says it provides diagnosis, treatment, and education for children with complex developmental and behavioral disabilities; Carter BloodCare says it saves lives by making transfusion possible; and JPS Foundation says it supports health care for families served by JPS Health Network.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the trust reported 17 grants totaling $371,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $92,500, with a median of $15,000. The program listing gives an award range of $10,000–$25,000; the 2026 filing records one grant above that range.
The largest reported grants included $92,500 to Child Study Center, $37,000 each to Easter Seals North Texas and Carter BloodCare, and $30,000 to JPS Foundation. Other listed recipients included Cancer Care Services and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, with $20,000 each, and CASA of Tarrant County and Cornerstone Assistance Network, with $15,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$81K (2022) → $98K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $98K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust
How much does Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust give each year?
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust gave $372K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $334K across 13 grants.
What is Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,853, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust that year got $16K on average.
Where does Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust give grants?
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (14 grants).
Does Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Child Study Center ($92,500), Easter Seals North Texas Inc ($37,000) and Carter Bloodcare ($37,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust?
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $462K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $493K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s grant program describes its focus as education, health, and human services. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own missions address children’s developmental and behavioral disabilities, blood transfusion services, family health care, cancer support, and plant conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust?
The 2025 filing directs applicants to Bank of America’s philanthropic grant-search process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's EIN?
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6370503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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