Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust
The Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in cancer support, wildlife conservation, education, health care, religion, the arts, and library services.
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust gave $87K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $86,775
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,675
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,675
- Total assets
- $1,720,066
- -0.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Cancer Society Inc ($7K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (85%), Georgia (8%), and North Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2025) to $105K (2023). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc Kennesaw, GA | General Operating | $6,675 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | General Operating | $6,675 |
| Childrens Home Society of VA Richmond, VA | General Operating | $6,675 |
| Emory and Henry College Emory, VA | Scholarships | $6,675 |
| Trustees of Roanoke College Salem, VA | Scholarships | $6,675 |
| Abingdon United Methodist Church Abingdon, VA | General Operating | $6,675 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA | General Operating | $6,675 |
| Marion Baptist Church Marion, VA | General Operating | $6,675 |
| First United Methodist Church Marion, VA | General Operating | $6,675 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital Marion, NC | General Operating | $6,675 |
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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 | $1,720,066 | $119,145 | $120,768 | $86,775 | 13 | $90,845 | $90,721 | $103,858 |
| 2025 | $1,721,708 | $102,463 | $116,543 | $86,775 | 13 | $90,668 | $77,235 | $99,191 |
| 2024 | $1,735,550 | $72,123 | $121,203 | $91,000 | 13 | $97,344 | $46,802 | $91,920 |
| 2023 | $1,785,535 | $71,578 | $139,855 | $105,105 | 13 | $111,193 | $47,041 | $96,233 |
| 2022 | $1,853,762 | $226,957 | $121,549 | $90,090 | 13 | $94,323 | $199,449 | $108,771 |
| 2021 | $1,747,795 | $126,111 | $122,412 | $90,090 | 13 | — | $102,083 | $94,704 |
| 2020 | $1,744,321 | $181,812 | $118,982 | $88,311 | 13 | — | $155,925 | $97,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include general operating support and scholarships. Among its grantees, Smyth County Public Library describes its mission as providing library services to Smyth County, Virginia residents. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, including efforts to support cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survival.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $86,775. Each grant was $6,675, which was also the median grant size. Recipients included the American Cancer Society Inc. ($6,675), National Wildlife Federation ($6,675), Children’s Home Society of Virginia ($6,675), Emory and Henry College ($6,675), Trustees of Roanoke College ($6,675), and Smyth County Public Library ($6,675). The reported purposes included general operating support and scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$26K (2020) → $29K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $29K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust
How much does Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust give each year?
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust gave $87K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $87K across 13 grants.
What is Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $6,675, and its average grant was $6,675, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust give grants?
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (8%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abingdon, VA (4 grants) and Marion, VA (3 grants).
Does Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include American Cancer Society Inc ($6,675), National Wildlife Federation ($6,675) and Childrens Home Society of VA ($6,675), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust?
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (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 Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants include general operating support and scholarships. Among its grantees, Smyth County Public Library describes its mission as providing library services to Smyth County, Virginia residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's EIN?
Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6335625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Rose Greer Akers Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rose-greer-akers-charitable-trust-morg_acd204afa01f44ef8ae4e6c924da65fa
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