Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par at a glance
In short: Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), top state Florida. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,052,500
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,472
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $8,262,883
- +44.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% 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 Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chapel of the Good Shepherd ($200K). Together the top 10 received $900K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 84 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (44%), Mississippi (19%), Illinois (18%), North Carolina (10%), and Michigan (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $643K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel of the Good Shepherd Florence, MS | General Operating | $200,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $130,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest Lake Forest, IL | General Operating | $115,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Operating | $85,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Operating | $85,000 |
| Shiloh Tabernacle Ministries Sebastian, FL | General Operating | $85,000 |
| Community Church of Vero Beach Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $55,000 |
| Youth for Christ - Indian Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Senior Resource Association Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,262,883 | $3,780,306 | $1,241,308 | $1,052,500 | 18 | $1,107,874 | $3,654,233 | $1,079,827 |
| 2024 | $5,721,807 | $959,821 | $1,090,497 | $904,500 | 17 | $960,458 | $841,952 | $1,076,173 |
| 2023 | $5,854,108 | $602,938 | $933,291 | $737,500 | 18 | $788,410 | $464,115 | $957,048 |
| 2022 | $6,185,725 | $499,495 | $871,707 | $701,500 | 15 | $755,383 | $402,583 | $925,324 |
| 2021 | $6,560,704 | $1,315,990 | $841,700 | $682,500 | 16 | $736,678 | $1,213,384 | $967,680 |
| 2020 | $6,087,506 | $469,827 | $786,746 | $642,500 | 19 | — | $393,392 | $814,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for churches, a college, a humanitarian organization, organizations serving older adults, a theatre, and health-related organizations.
Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Senior Resource Association says it promotes independence and dignity by providing services to older adults and transportation to all. Riverside Theatre says it provides theatre experiences and education opportunities for adults and children. Atrium Health Foundation says it inspires giving to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,052,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $47,500. Listed among its largest grants were $200,000 to Chapel of the Good Shepherd, $130,000 to First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, $115,000 to First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, and $85,000 each to Hillsdale College, Samaritan’s Purse, and Shiloh Tabernacle Ministries. Each of these grants was reported for general operating support.
Other 2025 grants included $55,000 to Community Church of Vero Beach, $50,000 to Youth for Christ - Indian, $50,000 to Senior Resource Association, $45,000 to Indian River Hospital Foundation, $40,000 to Ann R H Lurie Childrens Hospital Chicago, and $35,000 to Church of the Holy Spirit. Riverside Theatre and Atrium Health Foundation each received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Helen Post and Susan Post Schlachtenhaufen as co-trustees and Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par'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
$32K (2020) → $31K (2025)
Susan Post Schlachtenhaufen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $9K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$111K (2023) → $135K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank (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 $135K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par
How much does Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par give each year?
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $905K across 17 grants.
What is Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's typical grant size?
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's median grant in 2025 was $47,500, and its average grant was $58,472, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par that year got $40K on average.
Where does Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par give grants?
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Mississippi (19%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (7 grants) and Lake Forest, IL (2 grants).
Does Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's largest grantees?
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's largest 2025 grantees include Chapel of the Good Shepherd ($200,000), First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach ($130,000) and First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest ($115,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par?
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for churches, a college, a humanitarian organization, organizations serving older adults, a theatre, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's EIN?
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6322826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10TH Par accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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