Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants for missionary retirement support, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 at a glance
In short: Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 gave $237K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $237,000
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,700
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,940,344
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 E Carrillo St Suite 303, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 963-1837
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Novo ($45K). Together the top 6 received $162K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($75,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to Florida, and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 242% 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 $181K (2020) to $327K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Anaheim, CA | Missionary Retirement Support | $45,000 |
| Malcom and Jean Hunter Santa Barbara, CA | Missionary Retirement Support | $37,000 |
| Dan and Lindie Bacon Santa Barbara, CA | Missionary Retirement Support | $25,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $75,000 |
| John and Carol Dettoni Santa Barbara, CA | Missionary Retirement Support | $25,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Missionary Retirement Support | $25,000 |
| Reach Beyond Colorado Springs, CO | Missionary Retirement Support | $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 | $1,940,344 | $95,429 | $257,784 | $237,000 | 10 | $238,535 | $77,044 | $98,574 |
| 2023 | $2,102,699 | $41,963 | $239,059 | $217,000 | 9 | $225,527 | $64,930 | $100,763 |
| 2022 | $2,299,795 | $24,910 | $236,023 | $215,000 | 10 | $220,673 | $68,521 | $114,396 |
| 2021 | $2,510,908 | $102,176 | $343,723 | $327,250 | 12 | $328,590 | $88,581 | $133,529 |
| 2020 | $2,752,455 | $117,300 | $201,468 | $181,000 | 11 | — | $102,003 | $138,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $237,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $45,000 to NOVO, $37,000 to Malcom and an individual recipient, and $25,000 each to Dan and an individual recipient, John and Carol Dettoni, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and two individual recipients. Each listed grant was for missionary retirement support.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter Hansen as president, Darlene Hansen as secretary, Joyce Spurlock as treasurer, and Cathy Nelson, Doug Spurlock, and Jean Johnson as trustees.
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 is led by Walter Hansen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter Hansen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Doug Spurlock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darlene Hansen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce Spurlock
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vince Nelson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385
How much does Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 give each year?
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 gave $237K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $217K across 9 grants.
What is Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385's typical grant size?
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 give grants?
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants).
Does Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Retirement Support" (10 grants).
Who are Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385's largest grantees?
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385's largest 2024 grantees include Novo ($45,000), Malcom and Jean Hunter ($37,000) and Dan and Lindie Bacon ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($75,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385?
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385?
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385's EIN?
Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6016389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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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