Robert E Clarke Trust

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 95-6819218

Robert E Clarke Trust is a private foundation, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $111K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

-1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$160K

+1.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$160K

+1.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E Clarke Trust reported a distributable amount of $180K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Robert E Clarke Trust

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $808K (100%)

States

California

Cities

Palo Alto

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,957,784	$3,013,841	$3,059,973
Revenue	$153,579	$158,158	$152,887
Expenses	$209,588	$204,288	$218,800
Qualifying Distributions	$165,300	$163,885	$182,084
Net Investment Income	$111,085	$120,152	$111,168
Distributable Amount	$179,577	$166,901	$161,927

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The Harvey Bassett Clarke Foundation ($160,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE HARVEY BASSETT CLARKE FOUNDATION PALO ALTO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$160,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$39,589

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Robert E Clarke Trust?

As of 2025, Robert E Clarke Trust holds $3.0M in total assets with $154K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $160K in 2025.

Where does Robert E Clarke Trust operate?

Robert E Clarke Trust has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Robert E Clarke Trust award?

In 2025, Robert E Clarke Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $160K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert E Clarke Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Robert E Clarke Trust reported a distributable amount of $180K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.