Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust UW is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Alabama, including cultural, community, educational, and health-related organizations.
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw at a glance
In short: Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw gave $392K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $56K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $392,000
- +2.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $56,000
- +2.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $5,875,514
- -2.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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.
How to apply to Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to contact Stifel Trust Company NA with a written request stating the amount and purpose. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Contact
Application contact: Stifel Trust Company Na
Mailing address: 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (205) 414-3325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum ($200K). Together the top 7 received $392K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 36 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing lists Jefferson County, Alabama, as the restriction on awards. All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2020) to $442K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $392K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum Birmingham, AL | Discovery and Innovation | $200,000 |
| Community Foodbank of Central AL Birmingham, AL | Community | $50,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Birmingham, AL | General Support | $45,000 |
| Samford University Homewood, AL | Update John L Carroll Moot | $40,000 |
| Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts Birmingham, AL | General Support | $22,000 |
| Mitchell's Place Bermingham, AL | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Birmingham, AL | General Support | $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 | $5,875,514 | $410,009 | $573,338 | $392,000 | 7 | $435,745 | $252,847 | $485,327 |
| 2025 | $6,036,776 | $482,499 | $559,220 | $383,000 | 7 | $425,310 | $345,568 | $432,381 |
| 2024 | $6,126,723 | $454,324 | $482,321 | $329,500 | 8 | $367,480 | $302,788 | $421,214 |
| 2023 | $6,154,716 | $336,928 | $608,181 | $442,000 | 10 | $479,350 | $195,078 | $402,270 |
| 2022 | $6,426,800 | $765,672 | $522,825 | $355,000 | 4 | $396,851 | $591,616 | $449,590 |
| 2021 | $6,183,776 | $336,372 | $415,416 | $260,500 | 6 | — | $214,779 | $390,977 |
| 2020 | $6,266,205 | $278,124 | $320,655 | $170,000 | 4 | — | $188,005 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw reported a distributable amount of $485K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for a motorsports museum, a food bank, a symphony, a university, a performing arts organization, a developmental-disability service provider, and the American Cancer Society.
Samford University describes its mission as nurturing intellectual, creative, faith, and personal development while fostering academic, career, and ethical competency, social and civic responsibility, and service to others. Mitchell’s Place describes its mission as providing research-based services for children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported seven grants totaling $392,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $200,000, with a median of $40,000. Notable grants included $200,000 to Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum for “Discovery and Innovation,” $50,000 to Community Foodbank of Central AL for “Community,” $45,000 to Alabama Symphony for general support, and $40,000 to Samford University to “Update John L Carroll Moot.” Other grants were $22,000 to Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, $20,000 to Mitchell’s Place, and $15,000 to the American Cancer Society; the latter three were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Arthur C Henley as co-trustee and Stifel Trust Company as trustee.
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Arthur C. Henley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$79K (2020) → $97K (2026)
Stifel Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$74K (2022) → $77K (2026)
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 $97K, to Arthur C Henley (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw
How much does Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw give each year?
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw gave $392K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $383K across 7 grants.
What is Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's typical grant size?
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's median grant in 2026 was $40,000, and its average grant was $56,000, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw give grants?
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (5 grants).
Does Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's largest grantees?
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's largest 2026 grantees include Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum ($200,000), Community Foodbank of Central AL ($50,000) and Alabama Symphony ($45,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw?
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $485K (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 Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for a motorsports museum, a food bank, a symphony, a university, a performing arts organization, a developmental-disability service provider, and the American Cancer Society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw?
The foundation’s filing says to contact Stifel Trust Company NA with a written request stating the amount and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's EIN?
Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6051833. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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