Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust
Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Fenton, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $665K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $36K.
Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,156
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,578
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,578
- Total assets
- $664,744
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nation 2 Nation Ministries ($31K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $52K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nation 2 Nation Ministries Harlingen, TX | To provide funds for education, tuition aid, scholarships, and future development of facilities and programs | $30,698 |
| Discipling Marketplace Leaders Sparta, MI | To provide funds for education, tuition aid, scholarships, and future development of facilities and programs | $4,458 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $664,744 | $43,147 | $42,233 | $35,156 | 2 | $35,156 | $36,175 | $35,645 |
| 2023 | $663,830 | $19,800 | $55,240 | $42,000 | 2 | $42,000 | $7,026 | $33,560 |
| 2022 | $699,270 | $12,719 | $62,474 | $51,990 | 4 | $52,790 | $7,162 | $35,806 |
| 2021 | $749,025 | $52,426 | $63,383 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $39,043 | $40,999 |
| 2020 | $759,982 | $18,280 | $54,215 | $40,000 | 1 | — | — | $37,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust is led by Choice One Financial, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Choice One Financial
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: The State Bank (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 J Lile Charitable Trust
How much does Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust give each year?
Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 2 grants.
How large is Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust?
Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust reported $665K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust operate?
Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.
What is Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust's EIN?
Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6910802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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