Metta Heathcote Trust
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.
Metta Heathcote Trust at a glance
In short: Metta Heathcote Trust gave $116K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $116K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $116,000
- +5.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $116,000
- +5.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $116,000
- Total assets
- $2,154,137
- -0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 Metta Heathcote Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Florida ($116K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $127K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | General Operating | $116,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,154,137 | $155,204 | $157,196 | $116,000 | 1 | $121,059 | $121,005 | $127,405 |
| 2025 | $2,156,183 | $124,712 | $145,145 | $110,000 | 1 | $114,978 | $95,096 | $122,062 |
| 2024 | $2,176,252 | $80,576 | $146,982 | $114,000 | 1 | $118,764 | $50,849 | $113,825 |
| 2023 | $2,243,697 | $91,034 | $165,454 | $127,000 | 1 | $131,806 | $62,093 | $118,956 |
| 2022 | $2,318,157 | $264,697 | $142,047 | $105,000 | 1 | $110,100 | $232,725 | $133,790 |
| 2021 | $2,194,843 | $155,074 | $137,771 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $126,838 | $116,507 |
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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $35K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
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). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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