Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385

Private foundation · Grantmaker Santa Barbara, CA EIN: 77-6016389

RIVENDELL STEWARDS' TRUST DTD 022385 is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants for missionary retirement support, with awards to individuals and charitable organizations.

Key facts about Rivendell Stewards' Trust Dtd 022385

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.

EIN
77-6016389
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$237,000
Grants made (2024)
10
Average grant
$23,700
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$1,940,344
Primary geography
California (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

-7.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$237K

+9.2% YoY

Grant Count

10

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

-1.7% YoY

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.

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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 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. All listed grants were for missionary retirement support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to recipients in Florida, and 2% to recipients in Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

Santa BarbaraAnaheimColorado SpringsOrlandoAnn ArborMaitlandSan Clemente

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K11 grants2020 12 grants2021 10 grants2022 9 grants2023 10 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2020) to $327K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $237K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Novo: $45KNovo$45KMalcom and Jean Hunter: $37KMalcom and Jean Hunter$37KDan and Lindie Bacon: $25KDan and Lindie Bacon$25KGail Pauls: $25KGail Pauls$25KJohn and Carol Dettoni: $25KJohn and Carol Dettoni$25KWalter Louanne Copeland: $25KWalter Louanne Copeland$25KWycliffe Bible Translators: $25KWycliffe Bible Translators$25KChuck Anita Howard: $20KChuck Anita Howard$20KAndrea Propst: $5KAndrea Propst$5KReach Beyond: $5KReach Beyond$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Novo ($45K). Together the top 10 received $237K.

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

52<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Novo Anaheim, CAMissionary Retirement Support$45,000
Malcom and Jean Hunter Santa Barbara, CAMissionary Retirement Support$37,000
Dan and Lindie Bacon Santa Barbara, CAMissionary Retirement Support$25,000
Gail Pauls Santa Barbara, CAMissionary Retirement Support$25,000
John and Carol Dettoni Santa Barbara, CAMissionary Retirement Support$25,000
Walter Louanne Copeland Santa Barbara, CAMissionary Retirement Support$25,000
Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FLMissionary Retirement Support$25,000
Chuck Anita Howard Santa Barbara, CAMissionary Retirement Support$20,000
Andrea Propst Santa Barbara, CAMissionary Retirement Support$5,000
Reach Beyond Colorado Springs, COMissionary Retirement Support$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,940,344 $95,429 $257,784 $237,000 (10)
2023 $2,102,699 $41,963 $239,059 $217,000 (9)
2022 $2,299,795 $24,910 $236,023 $215,000 (10)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,940,344$2,102,699$2,299,795
Revenue$95,429$41,963$24,910
Expenses$257,784$239,059$236,023
Qualifying Distributions$238,535$225,527$220,673
Net Investment Income$77,044$64,930$68,521
Distributable Amount$98,574$100,763$114,396

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 200 E Carrillo St Suite 303, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 963-1837

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 (7 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. 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?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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