Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Minnesota and Maryland.
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr gave $1.7M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $140K), mostly in Minnesota. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,685,265
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $140,439
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $117,969
- Total assets
- $15,945,929
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duluth Area Family YMCA ($264K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 34 grants of 61 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 16% to recipients in Maryland. Listed Minnesota grantees were primarily in Duluth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $236K; repeat grants $132K. How we count
Medians: $236K first-time, $118K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $915K (2020) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth Area Family YMCA Duluth, MN | General Operating | $263,656 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Duluth, MN | General Operating | $257,670 |
| St Luke's Hospital Duluth, MN | General Operating | $235,937 |
| University of Maryland School Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $235,937 |
| YWCA Duluth Duluth, MN | General Operating | $220,191 |
| Animal Allies Humane Society Duluth, MN | General Operatng | $117,969 |
| The Depot Foundation Duluth, MN | General Operating | $117,969 |
| Head of the Lakes United Way Duluth, MN | General Operating | $101,116 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | General Operating | $33,705 |
| Pilgrim Congregational Church Duluth, MN | General Operating | $33,705 |
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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 | $15,945,929 | $2,497,848 | $2,230,107 | $1,685,265 | 12 | $1,774,794 | $2,051,542 | $1,561,021 |
| 2024 | $15,678,291 | $2,209,737 | $2,000,601 | $1,482,878 | 12 | $1,554,524 | $1,787,891 | $1,463,275 |
| 2023 | $15,472,289 | $2,143,405 | $2,086,314 | $1,570,356 | 12 | $1,672,632 | $1,741,603 | $1,377,171 |
| 2022 | $18,239,011 | $2,109,933 | $1,943,172 | $1,514,452 | 13 | $1,596,278 | $1,782,331 | $1,454,626 |
| 2021 | $18,037,116 | $1,834,466 | $1,495,054 | $1,081,807 | 12 | $1,140,166 | $1,489,452 | $1,428,639 |
| 2020 | $17,702,651 | $1,174,485 | $1,216,784 | $914,614 | 12 | — | $951,482 | $1,243,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a family YMCA, youth clubs, a hospital, a university school, a YWCA, an animal humane society, a United Way, a church, a symphony association, and a public media organization.
The Duluth Area Family YMCA says its mission is to put caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body. Animal Allies Humane Society says it works to find loving homes for pets by reducing overpopulation, increasing adoption, and fostering humane values. Head of the Lakes United Way says its mission is to unite caring people and mobilize resources to empower individuals and strengthen communities. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $1,685,265. Grant amounts ranged from $33,705 to $263,656, with a median of $117,969. Listed grants were for general operating support.
The largest 2025 grants were $263,656 to Duluth Area Family YMCA; $257,670 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland; $235,937 each to St Luke’s Hospital and University of Maryland School; and $220,191 to YWCA Duluth. Other listed grants included $117,969 each to Animal Allies Humane Society and The Depot Foundation, and $101,116 to Head of the Lakes United Way.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James H. Stewart as co-trustee and US Bank N.A. as trustee.
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James H. Stewart
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $48K (2025)
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$179K (2020) → $231K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023–2024) — Trustee
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 $231K, to US Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr
How much does Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr give each year?
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr gave $1.7M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 12 grants.
What is Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $117,969, and its average grant was $140,439, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr that year got $236K on average.
Where does Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr give grants?
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr gives mostly in Minnesota: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (10 grants).
Does Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Duluth Area Family YMCA ($263,656), Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland ($257,670) and St Luke's Hospital ($235,937), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr?
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a family YMCA, youth clubs, a hospital, a university school, a YWCA, an animal humane society, a United Way, a church, a symphony association, and a public media organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's EIN?
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6370669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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