Millard C J Char Trust
Millard C J Char Trust is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $28K.
Millard C J Char Trust at a glance
In short: Millard C J Char Trust gave $95K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $48K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $95,000
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $47,500
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $299,502
- -19.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (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 Millard C J Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Nebraska BD of Regents ($48K). Together the top 2 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Millard C J Char Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% 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 $75K (2024) to $120K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska BD of Regents Lincoln, NE | General Support Grant | $47,500 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | General Support Grant | $47,500 |
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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 | $299,502 | $69,727 | $141,899 | $95,000 | 2 | $100,050 | $28,422 | $111,463 |
| 2025 | $371,541 | $78,416 | $136,352 | $90,000 | 2 | $95,059 | $37,775 | $110,055 |
| 2024 | $429,331 | $77,583 | $120,686 | $75,000 | 2 | $79,844 | $36,461 | $111,532 |
| 2023 | $472,674 | $58,412 | $154,894 | $105,000 | 2 | $114,488 | $26,210 | $98,121 |
| 2022 | $569,146 | $120,836 | $172,116 | $120,000 | 2 | $124,459 | $72,267 | $98,226 |
| 2021 | $620,245 | $111,500 | $159,081 | $120,000 | 2 | — | $78,000 | $97,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Millard C J Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Millard C J Char 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
$30K (2021) → $32K (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 $32K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Millard C J Char Trust
How much does Millard C J Char Trust give each year?
Millard C J Char Trust gave $95K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $90K across 2 grants.
How large is Millard C J Char Trust?
Millard C J Char Trust reported $300K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (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.
Where does Millard C J Char Trust operate?
Millard C J Char Trust has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Millard C J Char Trust's EIN?
Millard C J Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6067651. 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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