MLP Charitable Trust
MLP Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dublin, Ohio. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and no filings have been made since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
MLP Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: MLP Charitable Trust gave $21K across 30 grants in 2021 (avg $715), top state North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $21,450
- -46.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $715
- -53.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $312,097
- +1.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (19% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MLP Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 5555 Frantz Road Suite 115, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 717-4501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MLP Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Young Life ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to North Carolina (19%), Florida (16%), Ohio (12%), Colorado (11%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MLP Charitable Trust gives
- 80% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $40K (2020). In 2021 it made 30 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $1,900 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| CRU Foundation Orlando, FL | General Support | $1,200 |
| Commission to Every Nation Kerrville, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
| Dynamic Scholarship Fund Charlotte, NC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Frontiers Phoenix, AZ | Missionary | $1,000 |
| Helps Ministries Ashville, NC | Ministry Support | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends Albert Lea, MN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Sonset Solutions Elkhart, IN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Missionary Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $312,097 | $25,007 | $25,398 | $21,450 | 30 | $21,450 | $25,007 | $15,157 |
| 2020 | $306,341 | $25,012 | $44,102 | $40,000 | 26 | — | $25,012 | $15,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MLP Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include helping adolescents encounter Christianity, providing spiritual and physical aid, advancing Christian missionary work, and offering Christ-centered education. For example, Young Life describes its work as a ministry for adolescents that includes club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. The Oaks Academy describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered classical education to children from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the trust made 30 grants totaling $21,450. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,900, with a median of $600. Among the largest were $1,900 to Young Life, $1,500 to Samaritan’s Purse, $1,200 to Cru Foundation, and $1,000 each to Commission to Every Nation, Dynamic Scholarship Fund, Frontiers, Helps Ministries, Joni and Friends, Sonset Solutions, and Wycliffe Bible Translators.
The filing states that the trust contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Elisabeth L Zehnder as trustee.
MLP Charitable Trust is led by Elisabeth L. Zehnder, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elisabeth L. Zehnder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about MLP Charitable Trust
How much does MLP Charitable Trust give each year?
MLP Charitable Trust gave $21K across 30 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $40K across 26 grants.
What is MLP Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
MLP Charitable Trust's median grant in 2021 was $600, and its average grant was $715, across 30 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MLP Charitable Trust give grants?
MLP Charitable Trust's top state is North Carolina, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Ohio (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (4 grants), Orlando, FL (3 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Kerrville, TX (2 grants).
Does MLP Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of MLP Charitable Trust's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MLP Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
MLP Charitable Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Young Life ($1,900), Samaritans Purse ($1,500) and CRU Foundation ($1,200), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is MLP Charitable Trust?
MLP Charitable Trust reported $312K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MLP Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include helping adolescents encounter Christianity, providing spiritual and physical aid, advancing Christian missionary work, and offering Christ-centered education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MLP Charitable Trust?
MLP Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is MLP Charitable Trust's EIN?
MLP Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1453098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does MLP Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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