Milton George & Marion Char-Main
Milton George & Marion Char-Main is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $481K. Net investment income was $475K.
Milton George & Marion Char-Main at a glance
In short: Milton George & Marion Char-Main gave $481K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $481,353
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,765
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,135
- Total assets
- $7,621,742
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Milton George & Marion Char-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The English Speaking Union of US ($96K). Together the top 7 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 35 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Milton George & Marion Char-Main gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2020) to $490K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The English Speaking Union of US Denver, CO | General Operating | $96,271 |
| Denver World Affairs Council Denver, CO | General Operating | $96,271 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League Denver, CO | General Operating | $96,271 |
| Lutheran Medical Center Fdn Wheat Ridge, CO | General Operating | $48,135 |
| American Film Institute Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $48,135 |
| Planed Parenthood of Rocky MTS Denver, CO | General Operating | $48,135 |
| University of Colo Foundation Denver, CO | General Operating | $48,135 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,621,742 | $647,791 | $627,607 | $481,353 | 7 | $494,028 | $474,741 | $525,794 |
| 2024 | $7,605,748 | $734,354 | $576,022 | $447,700 | 7 | $459,659 | $566,594 | $503,293 |
| 2023 | $7,447,930 | $209,102 | $561,716 | $445,900 | 7 | $456,630 | $107,002 | $448,448 |
| 2022 | $7,803,788 | $184,228 | $610,170 | $490,220 | 7 | $505,251 | $123,315 | $460,935 |
| 2021 | $8,232,392 | $861,382 | $487,165 | $372,723 | 7 | $384,138 | $272,302 | $501,632 |
| 2020 | $7,876,585 | $1,053,147 | $374,651 | $281,209 | 7 | — | $113,070 | $382,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milton George & Marion Char-Main reported a distributable amount of $526K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milton George & Marion Char-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$85K (2020) → $109K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $109K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Milton George & Marion Char-Main
How much does Milton George & Marion Char-Main give each year?
Milton George & Marion Char-Main gave $481K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $448K across 7 grants.
What is Milton George & Marion Char-Main's typical grant size?
Milton George & Marion Char-Main's median grant in 2025 was $48,135, and its average grant was $68,765, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Milton George & Marion Char-Main give grants?
Milton George & Marion Char-Main gives mostly in Colorado: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants).
Does Milton George & Marion Char-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Milton George & Marion Char-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Milton George & Marion Char-Main's largest grantees?
Milton George & Marion Char-Main's largest 2025 grantees include The English Speaking Union of US ($96,271), Denver World Affairs Council ($96,271) and Denver Dumb Friends League ($96,271), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Milton George & Marion Char-Main?
Milton George & Marion Char-Main reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $494K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $526K (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 Milton George & Marion Char-Main's EIN?
Milton George & Marion Char-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1857045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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