Niblock Charitable Trust
Niblock Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $996K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $43K.
Niblock Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Niblock Charitable Trust gave $99K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,335
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,191
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $996,252
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (69% 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 Niblock Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arkansas State University System Foundation ($31K). Together the top 7 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Niblock Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $99K (2024) to $115K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University System Foundation Jonesboro, AR | General Fund | $31,000 |
| Lucas John Foundation Spokane, WA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation Cheney, WA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Moore School Spokane, WA | General Fund | $8,335 |
| Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars Medical Lake, WA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Salish School of Spokane Spokane, WA | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $996,252 | $84,874 | $190,817 | $99,335 | 7 | $160,769 | $42,781 | $81,627 |
| 2023 | $1,106,708 | $76,354 | $193,059 | $105,000 | 12 | $165,133 | $40,866 | $74,906 |
| 2022 | $1,227,874 | $85,341 | $188,776 | $105,000 | 11 | $161,960 | $51,217 | $81,101 |
| 2021 | $1,318,258 | $83,665 | $233,184 | $115,000 | 10 | $187,873 | $28,671 | $91,243 |
| 2020 | $1,469,332 | $91,124 | $189,891 | $106,000 | 13 | — | $49,405 | $79,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Niblock Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Niblock Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Niblock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Ross Niblock
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Kirk Niblock
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Sarah Norquist
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Niblock (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Charles Niblock (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Niblock Charitable Trust
How much does Niblock Charitable Trust give each year?
Niblock Charitable Trust gave $99K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 12 grants.
What is Niblock Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Niblock Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,191, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Niblock Charitable Trust give grants?
Niblock Charitable Trust gives mostly in Washington: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (4 grants).
Does Niblock Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Niblock Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Niblock Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Niblock Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Arkansas State University System Foundation ($31,000), Lucas John Foundation ($30,000) and Eastern Washington University Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Niblock Charitable Trust?
Niblock Charitable Trust reported $996K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Niblock Charitable Trust's EIN?
Niblock Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6742696. 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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