Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lusk, WY EIN: 83-0239195

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Lusk, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $871K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $99K.

Key facts about Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust

In short: Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust gave $52K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
83-0239195
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$51,659
Grants made (2021)
5
Average grant
$10,332
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$870,710
Primary geography
Wyoming (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$871K

+11.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$52K

-42.3% YoY

Grant Count

5

-37.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-7.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 5 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

Cities

LuskCasperLaramie

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K8 grants20205 grants2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2021) to $90K (2020). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $52K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2021

University of Wyoming - Riley Ross: $20KUniversity of Wyoming - RileyRoss$20KLusk Volunteer Fire Department: $10KLusk Volunteer Fire Department$10KNiobrara County Library Foundation: $10KNiobrara County LibraryFoundation$10KCasper College - Tim Ross: $7KCasper College - Tim Ross$7KDebbie Sturman: $5KDebbie Sturman$5K

The largest 2021 recipient was University of Wyoming - Riley Ross ($20K). Together the top 5 received $52K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wyoming - Riley Ross Laramie, WYEducational Scholarship$20,134
Lusk Volunteer Fire Department Lusk, WYDonation - Fire Suppression$10,000
Niobrara County Library Foundation Lusk, WYDonation$10,000
Casper College - Tim Ross Casper, WYEducational Scholarship$6,525
Debbie Sturman Lusk, WYMedical Assistance$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K20202021
Metric20212020
Total Assets$870,710$780,494
Revenue$116,949$251,162
Expenses$69,808$140,805
Qualifying Distributions——
Net Investment Income$98,800$199,892
Distributable Amount$50,527$40,290

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Jay E. Hammond

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Keri Thompson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Pfister

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/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 Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust

How much does Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust give each year?

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust gave $52K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $90K across 8 grants.

What is Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's typical grant size?

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,332, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust give grants?

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lusk, WY (3 grants).

Does Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust give general operating support?

Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's largest grantees?

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's largest 2021 grantees include University of Wyoming - Riley Ross ($20,134), Lusk Volunteer Fire Department ($10,000) and Niobrara County Library Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

How large is Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust?

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust reported $871K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $117K.

How much is Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $51K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's EIN?

Muriel E Spacht Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0239195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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