Microsoft Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
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.
About Microsoft Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Microsoft Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,801,005 | $1,885,860 |
| Revenue | $28,363 | $956,491 | $201,174 |
| Expenses | $2,830,327 | $39,832 | $33,471 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,805,475 | $4,438 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,541 | $924,436 | $171,430 |
| Distributable Amount | $51,683 | $128,415 | $124,992 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Code Org ($2,500,000), United Way of King County ($300,936).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CODE ORG SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500,000 |
| UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,936 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $14,430 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Charitable Trust?
Microsoft Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Microsoft Charitable Trust operate?
Microsoft Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Microsoft Charitable Trust award?
In 2023, Microsoft Charitable Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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