Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing describes a scholarship application for eligible female Kentucky residents pursuing full-time study at a U.S. school with the intention of working in the medical field.
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main at a glance
In short: Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main gave $640K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $640,000
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,913
- +64.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,995,910
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to apply online through the stated scholarship process. Awards are restricted to female Kentucky residents with a minimum 2.0 GPA, an intention to work in the medical field, and full-time attendance at a U.S. school.
- Review Cycle
- May 14.
- Deadline
- May 14.
- Contact
Application contact: Sara Jean Parks Pendleton Scholarsh
Mailing address: PO Box 1465, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (864) 268-3363
Email: hanna@csascholars.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pikeville ($175K across 12 grants). Together the top 10 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 106 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky; 2% each went to recipients in West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee. Listed Kentucky recipients include institutions in Richmond, Pikeville, Louisville, and Murray.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2021) to $640K (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $640K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentycky University Richmond, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Murray State University Murray, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Spalding University Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,995,910 | $823,002 | $880,560 | $640,000 | 46 | $729,116 | $670,772 | $746,134 |
| 2024 | $10,012,660 | $937,140 | $678,566 | $475,000 | 56 | $547,679 | $497,012 | $727,802 |
| 2023 | $9,658,876 | $490,116 | $765,702 | $575,000 | 1 | $654,599 | $115,749 | $675,629 |
| 2022 | $9,817,425 | $2,008,580 | $723,598 | $543,092 | 1 | $612,419 | $89,925 | $507,686 |
| 2021 | $8,530,152 | $544,615 | $444,192 | $300,872 | 2 | $337,551 | $439,400 | $518,089 |
| 2020 | $8,437,196 | $7,025,594 | $68,785 | — | — | — | $68,214 | $316,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main reported a distributable amount of $746K 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 were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, the University of Pikeville describes itself as a higher education institution serving Central Appalachia, while Spalding University describes its work as undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies with an emphasis on service, peace, and justice. Midway University describes itself as offering associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees through traditional, evening, and online programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $640,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $15,000, with a median of $15,000. Listed $15,000 scholarship grants went to Eastern Kentucky University, the University of Pikeville, Bellarmine University, Murray State University, Spalding University, and the University of Louisville. In 2024, the University of Pikeville, Midway University, and Spalding University each received grants of $10,000 in the listed records.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$62K (2020) → $120K (2025)
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 $120K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main
How much does Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main give each year?
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main gave $640K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $475K across 56 grants.
What is Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's typical grant size?
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,913, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main give grants?
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main gives mostly in Kentucky: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pikeville, KY (12 grants), Louisville, KY (11 grants), Richmond, KY (3 grants) and Murray, KY (3 grants).
Does Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (46 grants).
Who are Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's largest grantees?
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pikeville ($175,000 across 12 grants), Spalding University ($120,000 across 8 grants) and Murray State University ($45,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main?
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $729K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $746K (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.
What does Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's EIN?
Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6574088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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