Marie J Kister T W
Marie J Kister T W is a private foundation focused on Unknown or not classified, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $298K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $24K.
Marie J Kister T W at a glance
In short: Marie J Kister T W gave $29K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,795
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,199
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,020
- Total assets
- $297,994
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marie J Kister T W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Village Improvement Association ($14K). Together the top 4 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marie J Kister T W gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Improvement Association Doylestown, PA | General Operating | $13,975 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church Doylestown, PA | General Operating | $11,440 |
| Bucks Cnty Free Library Doylestown, PA | General Operating | $2,600 |
| Doylestown Nature Club Doylestown, PA | General Operating | $780 |
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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 | $297,994 | $33,673 | $40,918 | $28,795 | 4 | $30,830 | $24,343 | $29,506 |
| 2024 | $302,449 | $45,264 | $36,955 | $26,000 | 4 | $27,952 | $36,628 | $24,324 |
| 2023 | $294,161 | $26,800 | $35,632 | $26,000 | 4 | $27,915 | $18,984 | $22,814 |
| 2022 | $302,992 | $19,463 | $22,685 | $12,000 | 4 | $13,991 | $11,328 | $25,915 |
| 2021 | $306,190 | $36,983 | $17,171 | $8,000 | 4 | — | $29,921 | $22,223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marie J Kister T W reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marie J Kister T W's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $9K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marie J Kister T W
How much does Marie J Kister T W give each year?
Marie J Kister T W gave $29K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 4 grants.
What is Marie J Kister T W's typical grant size?
Marie J Kister T W's median grant in 2025 was $7,020, and its average grant was $7,199, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marie J Kister T W give grants?
Marie J Kister T W gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Doylestown, PA (4 grants).
Does Marie J Kister T W give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marie J Kister T W's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Marie J Kister T W?
Marie J Kister T W reported $298K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Marie J Kister T W?
Marie J Kister T W is a private foundation focused on Unknown or not classified, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $298K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Marie J Kister T W's EIN?
Marie J Kister T W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7991810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 years 2021–2025
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