Marion C Early Trust
Marion C Early Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $58K. Net investment income was $139K.
Marion C Early Trust at a glance
In short: Marion C Early Trust gave $58K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $58K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $57,752
- +18.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $57,752
- +18.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $57,752
- Total assets
- $1,068,363
- +10.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Marion C Early Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Marion C Early R5 School District ($58K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Marion C Early Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $58K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion C Early R5 School District Morrisville, MO | Unrestricted General | $57,752 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,068,363 | $152,548 | $80,603 | $57,752 | 1 | $65,679 | $139,027 | $58,571 |
| 2025 | $967,750 | $90,079 | $69,469 | $48,573 | 1 | $56,115 | $76,203 | $55,618 |
| 2024 | $944,736 | $39,091 | $55,866 | $37,398 | 1 | $44,267 | $21,888 | $51,022 |
| 2023 | $955,579 | $-22,290 | $73,545 | $48,689 | 1 | $55,150 | $8,894 | $49,342 |
| 2022 | $1,049,861 | $210,816 | $78,587 | $57,546 | 1 | $65,165 | $196,849 | $57,680 |
| 2021 | $1,014,738 | $69,342 | $70,614 | $51,412 | 1 | — | $58,299 | $52,566 |
| 2020 | $905,357 | $67,557 | $51,372 | $34,565 | 1 | — | $58,819 | $48,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marion C Early Trust reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marion C Early Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $19K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $19K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marion C Early Trust
How much does Marion C Early Trust give each year?
Marion C Early Trust gave $58K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $49K across 1 grant.
How large is Marion C Early Trust?
Marion C Early Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Marion C Early Trust operate?
Marion C Early Trust has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Marion C Early Trust's EIN?
Marion C Early Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6022642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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