Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
The Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting residents of Oldham County, Kentucky.
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust at a glance
In short: Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust gave $414K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Kentucky. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $413,992
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,789
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $6,562,301
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
- How to Apply
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An application form is available upon request. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting residents of Oldham County, Kentucky.
- Contact
Application contact: Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
Mailing address: 1 West 4Th St D4000-062, Winstonsalem, NC 27101
Phone: (855) 739-2922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oldham County Educational Foundation Inc ($113K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 102 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s filing states that awards are restricted to organizations benefiting residents of Oldham County, Kentucky. In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky; the remaining shares went to Texas (5%), Pennsylvania (4%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $408K (2020) to $491K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham County Educational Foundation Inc Crestwood, KY | General Operating | $112,500 |
| Oldham Co Historical Society Inc Lagrange, KY | General Operating | $57,055 |
| Flying Cross Horse Park Inc Pewee Valley, KY | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Humane Society of Oldham County Inc Lagrange, KY | General Operating | $29,822 |
| City of La Grange La Grange, TX | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Oldham County Water District Lagrange, KY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve Goshen, KY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Hope Health Clinic Inc La Grange, KY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Good News Shelter Corporation Lagrange, KY | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of Pewee Valley Inc Pewee Valley, KY | General Operating | $14,000 |
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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 | $6,562,301 | $909,500 | $591,571 | $413,992 | 19 | $449,902 | $787,074 | $540,370 |
| 2023 | $6,242,357 | $471,737 | $589,000 | $451,400 | 23 | $485,877 | $375,647 | $465,635 |
| 2022 | $6,372,537 | $166,290 | $626,880 | $490,700 | 19 | $525,782 | $120,545 | $471,599 |
| 2021 | $6,833,057 | $585,186 | $573,078 | $425,047 | 20 | $457,656 | $488,925 | $535,806 |
| 2020 | $6,819,545 | $792,658 | $537,045 | $407,881 | 21 | — | $697,471 | $444,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $540K for 2024 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported. The Oldham County Educational Foundation says it raises funds for school-district needs not covered by the state budget, including technology, specialized equipment, and educational programs. The Humane Society of Oldham County describes work to help operate an animal shelter, reduce unwanted pets, and find homes for homeless pets. Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve says it enriches the community through conservation, education, and community enjoyment.
Other 2024 grantees describe providing medical care to people who lack access to health care (Hope Health Clinic), housing and related resources for displaced or at-risk families (Good News Shelter), and food and clothing to people in the local community (Highpoint Charitable Services).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 19 grants totaling $413,992. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $112,500, with a median of $14,000. The largest awards included $112,500 to Oldham County Educational Foundation, $57,055 to Oldham County Historical Society, $40,000 to Flying Cross Horse Park, and $29,822 to Humane Society of Oldham County. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah Hall as administrative assistant; Louisa M. Gaines, Joseph W. Hall III, and Allyson Richie as advisors; and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$50K (2023) → $54K (2024)
Allyson Richie
Advisor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Deborah Hall
Administrator Assistant
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Joseph W. Hall III
Advisor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Louisa M. Gaines
Advisor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank (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 $54K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
How much does Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust give each year?
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust gave $414K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $451K across 23 grants.
What is Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's typical grant size?
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $21,789, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust that year got $22K on average.
Where does Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust give grants?
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust gives mostly in Kentucky: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lagrange, KY (7 grants), Crestwood, KY (3 grants), Pewee Valley, KY (2 grants) and Goshen, KY (2 grants).
Does Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's largest grantees?
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Oldham County Educational Foundation Inc ($112,500), Oldham Co Historical Society Inc ($57,055) and Flying Cross Horse Park Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust?
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $450K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $540K (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 Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust?
An application form is available upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's EIN?
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6183556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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