Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and an individual recipient, including scholarship support and general operating grants.
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main at a glance
In short: Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main gave $550K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state South Carolina. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $550,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,643
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,138
- Total assets
- $8,591,711
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main
- Review Cycle
- March 31, as stated on the 2023 filing. This date is past for the 2026 cycle.
- Deadline
- March 31, as stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Stacey Ashton
Mailing address: PO Box 1465, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (704) 590-2828
Email: elisabeth@csascholars.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metropolitan Young Mens Christian Assoc ($29K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($264,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 134 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina (48%), Indiana (43%), Texas (5%), Florida (3%), and Illinois (1%). The filing’s eligibility restriction for recipients seeking awards requires graduation from an Allen County, Indiana, high school.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 27 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2020) to $550K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $550K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $264,000 |
| Metropolitan Young Mens Christian Assoc Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $28,600 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $17,875 |
| YWCA Northeast Indiana Inc Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $17,875 |
| Univ of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $17,875 |
| Boy Scouts of America Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $14,300 |
| Concordia Educational Association Inc Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $14,300 |
| Grant Hamill Foundation Inc Franklin, IN | General Operating | $14,300 |
| Indiana Masonic Home Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $14,300 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $14,300 |
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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 | $8,591,711 | $764,006 | $719,026 | $550,000 | 28 | $605,412 | $664,854 | $620,840 |
| 2024 | $8,534,689 | $753,329 | $650,476 | $500,000 | 29 | $552,709 | $656,836 | $592,813 |
| 2023 | $8,419,427 | $369,389 | $669,900 | $525,005 | 27 | $577,617 | $273,298 | $534,163 |
| 2022 | $8,691,106 | $469,748 | $545,535 | $400,000 | 27 | $444,148 | $382,871 | $560,211 |
| 2021 | $8,752,960 | $971,794 | $597,846 | $450,000 | 23 | — | $882,766 | $463,593 |
| 2020 | $8,318,452 | $586,373 | $539,384 | $400,000 | 23 | — | $501,507 | $497,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main reported a distributable amount of $621K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included a scholarship for an individual recipient and general operating support for organizations in education, youth services, health care, and community work. For example, Indiana Institute of Technology describes its work as preparing students for participation in society, while YWCA Northeast Indiana says it empowers individuals and communities through advocacy, education, and support services. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $550,000. Grants ranged from $1,375 to $264,000, with a median of $11,138. The largest was a $264,000 scholarship to an individual recipient in South Carolina. Among organizational grants were $28,600 to Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association in Fort Wayne and $17,875 each to Indiana Institute of Technology, YWCA Northeast Indiana, and University of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne, all for general operating support. Other listed grants included $14,300 to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa and $11,550 to Parkview Foundation in Fort Wayne, each for general operating support.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to see csascholars.org for more information and lists Stacey Ashton as the contact. The filing states that recipients must be graduates of Allen County, Indiana, high schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$104K (2020) → $110K (2025)
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 $110K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main
How much does Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main give each year?
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main gave $550K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500K across 29 grants.
What is Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's typical grant size?
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's median grant in 2025 was $11,138, and its average grant was $19,643, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main that year got $14K on average.
Where does Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main give grants?
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's top state is South Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Indiana (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (18 grants).
Does Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's largest grantees?
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's largest 2025 grantees include Metropolitan Young Mens Christian Assoc ($28,600), Indiana Institute of Technology ($17,875) and YWCA Northeast Indiana Inc ($17,875), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($264,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main?
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $605K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $621K (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 Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included a scholarship for an individual recipient and general operating support for organizations in education, youth services, health care, and community work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main?
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's EIN?
Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6332820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kilbourne Eh Res Char Tr-Main funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kilbourne-eh-res-char-tr-main-morg_9c216311274245fda434dd912ab86b94
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