McInnes S and J Char Tr
McInnes S and J Char Tr is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It supports charitable organizations, with a preference for organizations located in or serving Colorado and for work promoting animal welfare.
McInnes S and J Char Tr at a glance
In short: McInnes S and J Char Tr gave $537K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Colorado. 74% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $536,500
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,326
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,184,594
- +5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (17 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McInnes S and J Char Tr
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to apply online through Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services. The trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The grant program says it prioritizes exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) with a proven track record and typically does not fund capital improvements or multi-year commitments.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 31 and September 30. Both 2026 dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 31 and September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services
Mailing address: 1 W 4Th St D4000-062, Winstonsalem, NC 27101
Phone: (888) 234-1999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from McInnes S and J Char Tr
Who McInnes S and J Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alliance for Choice in Education ($50K). Together the top 10 received $317K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 116 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s grant program expresses a preference for organizations located in or serving Colorado. In 2025, Colorado recipients received 68% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Florida 10%, Texas 7%, the District of Columbia 6%, and North Carolina 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McInnes S and J Char Tr open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 23 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $305K (2020) to $931K (2019). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $537K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Choice in Education Greenwood Village, CO | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Both Ends Believing Inc Plano, TX | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consort Pavilio Westminster, CO | General Operating | $34,500 |
| Developmental Disabilities Center Lafayette, CO | General Operating | $32,000 |
| Aspen Hope Center Basalt, CO | General Operating | $30,000 |
| American Humane Association Washington, DC | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Partners Inc Grand JCT, CO | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Ascendigo Autism Services Carbondale, CO | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Camp Corral Raleigh, NC | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Laradon Hall Exceptional Children Adults Denver, CO | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,184,594 | $1,203,850 | $701,374 | $536,500 | 23 | $583,004 | $1,074,943 | $620,144 |
| 2024 | $8,689,280 | $805,084 | $666,812 | $504,100 | 27 | $546,609 | $671,876 | $594,026 |
| 2023 | $8,551,236 | $668,851 | $557,681 | $415,000 | 20 | $445,874 | $540,808 | $539,430 |
| 2022 | $8,434,016 | $632,911 | $615,538 | $474,400 | 22 | $505,558 | $508,265 | $550,006 |
| 2021 | $8,428,291 | $702,136 | $580,488 | $443,000 | 24 | $474,952 | $578,569 | $592,865 |
| 2020 | $8,319,634 | $516,178 | $432,743 | $305,000 | 15 | — | $410,481 | $493,426 |
| 2019 | $8,239,730 | $673,525 | $1,058,613 | $930,644 | 46 | — | $564,216 | $521,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McInnes S and J Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $620K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s grant program describes its mission as supporting charitable causes, with a preference for organizations located in or serving Colorado that promote animal welfare, children’s health, education, and empowerment. Listed program areas also include arts, environment, health, human services, public and societal benefit, and religion.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Alliance for Choice in Education says it advances K–12 educational freedom and helps families access the education of their choice. American Humane Association says it works to ensure animal safety, welfare, and well-being. Other grantees describe work in global child welfare, invertebrate conservation, developmental-disability services, mental health, autism services, and programs for children of wounded, ill, and fallen military members.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 23 grants totaling $536,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The grant program lists an award range of $20,000–$35,000. The filing identifies the listed grants as general operating support.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $50,000 to Alliance for Choice in Education, $35,000 to Both Ends Believing Inc, $34,500 to Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium, $32,000 to Developmental Disabilities Center, and $30,000 each to Aspen Hope Center and American Humane Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists April Coors Brown-Jenkins and Shreman T Brown as co-trustees, and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
McInnes S and J Char Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$117K (2019) → $119K (2025)
April Coors Brown-Jenkins
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shreman T. Brown
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $119K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about McInnes S and J Char Tr
How much does McInnes S and J Char Tr give each year?
McInnes S and J Char Tr gave $537K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $504K across 27 grants.
What is McInnes S and J Char Tr's typical grant size?
McInnes S and J Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,326, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McInnes S and J Char Tr that year got $21K on average.
Where does McInnes S and J Char Tr give grants?
McInnes S and J Char Tr gives mostly in Colorado: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does McInnes S and J Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McInnes S and J Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McInnes S and J Char Tr's largest grantees?
McInnes S and J Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Alliance for Choice in Education ($50,000), Both Ends Believing Inc ($35,000) and Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consort Pavilio ($34,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McInnes S and J Char Tr?
McInnes S and J Char Tr reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $583K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $620K (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 does McInnes S and J Char Tr fund?
The trust’s grant program describes its mission as supporting charitable causes, with a preference for organizations located in or serving Colorado that promote animal welfare, children’s health, education, and empowerment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McInnes S and J Char Tr?
The filing directs applicants to apply online through Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McInnes S and J Char Tr's EIN?
McInnes S and J Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3186189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- 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 May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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