Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust
The Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust is a private foundation established around 1975 in Texas and currently based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the trust supports a variety of charitable causes with a primary focus on Texas-based organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$596K
-6.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
-54.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+106.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust was created to support a variety of charitable causes. Primary funding areas include:
- Arts, culture, and humanities
- Education
- Environment and animals
- Health
- Human services
- Religion
The trust has a specific commitment to scholarships for graduating seniors attending Bryan High School or A&M Consolidated High School in Texas, as well as support for Presbyterian agencies and churches.
Grantmaking
Recent grants have supported:
Grant Range
s & Activity:**
Average Grant
$5,000 to $10,000
Review Cycle
July 31 for consideration at the September annual meeting
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While there are no formal geographic limitations, the trust primarily supports organizations located in Texas. Texas organizations are prioritized in the application review process.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2025):
- Total assets: $7,160,451
- Total giving: $596,000–$648,388
- Total revenue: $641,292
- Total expenses: $768,518
- Giving rate: 9.0%
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,160,451 | $7,285,079 | $7,356,079 |
| Revenue | $641,292 | $887,541 | $491,027 |
| Expenses | $768,518 | $844,548 | $834,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $648,388 | $690,491 | $662,787 |
| Net Investment Income | $525,475 | $739,646 | $574,996 |
| Distributable Amount | $516,827 | $517,013 | $602,119 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $98,801 |
Contact Information
- Phone: 888-730-4933
- Website: www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/astin-charitable-trust
- Mailing Address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166-0505
- Email: grantadminstration@wellsfargo.com
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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