Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust
The Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It reported giving $676,000 through 10 grants in 2024, with grants designated for general charitable support.
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust gave $676K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $676,000
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,600
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $11,831,267
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust
- 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: 707 Wilshire Blvd Ste 3800, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 680-9212
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marilyn De Groot Charitable Trust - Donor Advised Fund (Fidelity) ($250K). Together the top 10 received $676K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 33 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to recipients in Idaho, and 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $93K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2022) to $676K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $676K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marilyn De Groot Charitable Trust - Donor Advised Fund (Fidelity) Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable Support | $250,000 |
| Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA | General Charitable Support | $150,000 |
| Ontario Christian School Ontario, CA | General Charitable Support | $125,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | General Charitable Support | $60,000 |
| Salem Christian Homes Chino, CA | General Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| Armenian Evangelical Schools Sherman Oaks, CA | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Imagine LA Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Assn of America Paramus, NJ | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Armenian American Museum Glendale, CA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,831,267 | $710,601 | $1,107,033 | $676,000 | 10 | $775,946 | $573,212 | $748,583 |
| 2023 | $12,228,665 | $519,844 | $1,135,142 | $585,000 | 6 | $660,421 | $437,972 | $636,242 |
| 2022 | $12,842,597 | $3,236,413 | $837,022 | $500,000 | 4 | $576,485 | $3,002,265 | $659,328 |
| 2021 | $10,448,726 | $715,302 | $1,010,423 | $555,000 | 4 | $632,523 | $337,715 | $665,769 |
| 2020 | $10,752,739 | $558,780 | $1,039,468 | $609,500 | 9 | — | $223,591 | $574,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $749K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants were reported as general charitable support.
Among the organizations it supported, Providence Christian College says its mission is to educate students in biblical truth and the liberal arts and prepare them for service in their church, community, and the world. Salem Christian Homes describes its work as providing board, care, and training for physically and mentally handicapped adults. The Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation says it provides equipment, training, scholarships, and other support for LAPD Reserve Officers and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 10 grants totaling $676,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $35,000. Its largest grants included $250,000 to the Marilyn De Groot Charitable Trust – Donor Advised Fund (Fidelity), $150,000 to Providence Christian College, $125,000 to Ontario Christian School, $60,000 to Mission Aviation Fellowship, and $50,000 to Salem Christian Homes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George R Phillips Jr was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust is led by George R. Phillips Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George R. Phillips Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to George R Phillips Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust
How much does Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust give each year?
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust gave $676K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $585K across 6 grants.
What is Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $67,600, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust that year got $19K on average.
Where does Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust give grants?
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Marilyn De Groot Charitable Trust - Donor Advised Fund (Fidelity) ($250,000), Providence Christian College ($150,000) and Ontario Christian School ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust?
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $776K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $749K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported as general charitable support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust?
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 Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust's EIN?
Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7473921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marilyn J Degroot Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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