Metta Heathcote Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 59-6164642

Metta Heathcote Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $116K. Net investment income was $121K.

Key facts about Metta Heathcote Trust

In short: Metta Heathcote Trust gave $116K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $116K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
59-6164642
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$116,000
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$116,000
Median grant
$116,000
Total assets
$2,154,137
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$116K

+5.5% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$116K

+5.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Metta Heathcote Trust reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Metta Heathcote Trust gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 95% 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Gainesville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants20241 grants20251 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2026

University of Florida: $116KUniversity of Florida$116K

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Gainesville, FLGENERAL OPERATING$116,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$2,154,137$2,156,183$2,176,252
Revenue$155,204$124,712$80,576
Expenses$157,196$145,145$146,982
Qualifying Distributions$121,059$114,978$118,764
Net Investment Income$121,005$95,096$50,849
Distributable Amount$127,405$122,062$113,825

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Metta Heathcote Trust'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

    $31K (2021) → $35K (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

Wells Fargo Bank N a — Trustee: $35KWells Fargo Bank N aTrustee$35K

Frequently asked questions about Metta Heathcote Trust

How much does Metta Heathcote Trust give each year?

Metta Heathcote Trust gave $116K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $110K across 1 grant.

How large is Metta Heathcote Trust?

Metta Heathcote Trust reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Metta Heathcote Trust?

Metta Heathcote Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2026.

Where does Metta Heathcote Trust operate?

Metta Heathcote Trust has awarded grants in Florida.

What is Metta Heathcote Trust's EIN?

Metta Heathcote Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6164642. 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.

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