Markley Char TW
Markley Char TW is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $324K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $18K.
Markley Char TW at a glance
In short: Markley Char TW gave $17K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,683
- +11.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,337
- +11.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,650
- Total assets
- $323,759
- -0.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Markley Char TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Phoebe Devitt Home ($9K). Together the top 5 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Markley Char TW gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $17K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Devitt Home Allentown, PA | General Operating | $9,075 |
| Via of Lehigh Valley Inc Bethlehem, PA | General Operating | $2,658 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Miquon, PA | General Operating | $1,650 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Inc Allentown, PA | General Operating | $1,650 |
| BSA Minsi Trail Council Lancaster, PA | General Operating | $1,650 |
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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 | $323,759 | $24,396 | $25,030 | $16,683 | 5 | $18,466 | $18,008 | $19,781 |
| 2025 | $324,284 | $14,841 | $22,624 | $15,000 | 5 | $16,779 | $9,009 | $18,966 |
| 2024 | $332,112 | $10,794 | $15,370 | $8,369 | 5 | $9,981 | $5,452 | $17,313 |
| 2023 | $336,733 | $15,300 | $16,295 | $9,163 | 5 | $10,747 | $9,969 | $17,254 |
| 2022 | $337,649 | $22,694 | $13,039 | $5,343 | 5 | $6,989 | $16,439 | $19,642 |
| 2021 | $325,377 | $22,566 | $11,482 | $3,927 | 5 | — | $17,465 | $16,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Markley Char TW reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Markley Char TW's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $6K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Markley Char TW
How much does Markley Char TW give each year?
Markley Char TW gave $17K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 5 grants.
What is Markley Char TW's typical grant size?
Markley Char TW's median grant in 2026 was $1,650, and its average grant was $3,337, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Markley Char TW give grants?
Markley Char TW gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (2 grants).
Does Markley Char TW give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Markley Char TW's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Markley Char TW's largest grantees?
Markley Char TW's largest 2026 grantees include Phoebe Devitt Home ($9,075), Via of Lehigh Valley Inc ($2,658) and Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania ($1,650), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Markley Char TW?
Markley Char TW reported $324K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Markley Char TW?
Markley Char TW is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $324K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Markley Char TW's EIN?
Markley Char TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6814895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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