Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $124K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $10K.
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust gave $13K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $13,191
- +57.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,466
- +57.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,319
- Total assets
- $124,313
- -4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (63% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ness County Hospital ($3K). Together the top 9 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $13K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ness County Hospital Ness City, KS | Used at the Discretion of | $3,298 |
| United Methodist Missions Atlanta, GA | Used at the Discretion of | $2,638 |
| United Methodist Youthville Inc Newton, KS | Used at the Discretion of | $1,979 |
| Church World Service Elkhart, IN | Used at the Discretion of | $1,319 |
| Bazine United Methodist Church Bazine, KS | Used at the Discretion of | $1,319 |
| RJ & F Wilhelm Mem Scholarship FD Hays, KS | Used at the Discretion of | $1,319 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Used at the Discretion of | $441 |
| American Heart Association Inc St Petersburg, FL | Used at the Discretion of | $439 |
| American Red Cross Wichita, KS | Used at the Discretion of | $439 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $124,313 | $15,693 | $21,170 | $13,191 | 9 | $15,382 | $10,017 | $16,140 |
| 2025 | $129,792 | $13,199 | $15,380 | $8,370 | 9 | $10,587 | $8,406 | $13,664 |
| 2024 | $131,971 | $5,323 | $21,032 | $11,992 | 9 | $15,814 | $660 | $14,007 |
| 2023 | $148,198 | $20,677 | $19,656 | $10,079 | 8 | $12,184 | $13,349 | $14,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $7K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $7K, to Commerce Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust
How much does Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust give each year?
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust gave $13K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 9 grants.
What is Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,319, and its average grant was $1,466, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust give grants?
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (20%) and Indiana (10%).
Does Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Used at the Discretion of" (9 grants).
Who are Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Ness County Hospital ($3,298), United Methodist Missions ($2,638) and United Methodist Youthville Inc ($1,979), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust?
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust reported $124K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (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 is Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust's EIN?
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6254513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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