M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Clinton, OK. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $36K.
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust gave $83K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $17K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $83,250
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $16,650
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma ($32K). Together the top 5 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $31,500 |
| United Fund of Clinton OK Clinton, OK | Donation | $19,000 |
| Clinton Industrial Foundation Clinton, OK | Donation | $12,500 |
| Clinton Public School Foundation Clinton, OK | Donation | $10,250 |
| Clinton Public Schools Clinton, OK | Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $74,132 | $121,289 | $83,250 | 5 | $36,167 | $64,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Mart Tisdal
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mayhall
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Meacham
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust
How much does M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust give each year?
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust gave $83K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's median grant in 2020 was $12,500, and its average grant was $16,650, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust give grants?
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, OK (4 grants).
Does M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's largest 2020 grantees include Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma ($31,500), United Fund of Clinton OK ($19,000) and Clinton Industrial Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $64K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's EIN?
M T and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1572736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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