Lois Marler Trust Fund

Foundation · Grantmaker Lake Charles, LA EIN: 72-6133653

Finance christian endeavors and support childrens homes.

Key facts about Lois Marler Trust Fund

In short: Lois Marler Trust Fund gave $80K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
72-6133653
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$80,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$40,000
Median grant
$40,000
Total assets
$1,784,177
Primary geography
Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+3.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$80K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$40K

About Lois Marler Trust Fund

Based on IRS filings

Lois Marler Trust Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in Lake Charles, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $23K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

ColumbusTupelo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Palmer Home for Children: $40KPalmer Home for Children$40KTupelo Childrens Mansion: $40KTupelo Childrens Mansion$40K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN Columbus, MSGENERAL SUPPORT$40,000
TUPELO CHILDRENS MANSION Tupelo, MSGENERAL SUPPORT$40,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,784,177$1,722,705$1,618,340
Revenue$22,785$43,631$85,981
Expenses$115,777$98,250$85,250
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$22,785$43,631$85,981
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lois Marler Trust Fund is led by Roger D. Creel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Roger D. Creel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about Lois Marler Trust Fund

How much does Lois Marler Trust Fund give each year?

Lois Marler Trust Fund gave $80K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Lois Marler Trust Fund?

Lois Marler Trust Fund reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23K.

Where does Lois Marler Trust Fund operate?

Lois Marler Trust Fund has awarded grants in Mississippi.

What is Lois Marler Trust Fund's EIN?

Lois Marler Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6133653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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