Microsoft Charitable Trust
Microsoft Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $18K.
Microsoft Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Microsoft Charitable Trust gave $2.8M across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,800,936
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,400,468
- Median grant
- $1,400,468
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Microsoft Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Code Org ($2.5M). Together the top 2 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Microsoft Charitable Trust gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Code Org Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,500,000 |
| United Way of King County Seattle, WA | General Support | $300,936 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $28,363 | $2,830,327 | $2,800,936 | 2 | $2,805,475 | $17,541 | $51,683 |
| 2022 | $2,801,005 | $956,491 | $39,832 | — | — | $4,438 | $924,436 | $128,415 |
| 2021 | $1,885,860 | $201,174 | $33,471 | — | — | — | $171,430 | $124,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Microsoft Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Microsoft Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$32K (2021) → $14K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $14K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Charitable Trust
How much does Microsoft Charitable Trust give each year?
Microsoft Charitable Trust gave $2.8M across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Microsoft Charitable Trust operate?
Microsoft Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Microsoft Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Microsoft Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $52K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Microsoft Charitable Trust's EIN?
Microsoft Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6374992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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