S P Andersch Char Trust
S P Andersch Char Trust is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $189K.
S P Andersch Char Trust at a glance
In short: S P Andersch Char Trust gave $71K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,400
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,200
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,200
- Total assets
- $1,233,452
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who S P Andersch Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society Inc ($10K). Together the top 7 received $71K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How S P Andersch Char Trust gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $56K (2020) to $72K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Operating | $10,200 |
| American Heart Association Minnesota Affiliate Eagan, MN | General Operating | $10,200 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | General Operating | $10,200 |
| Minnesota Elks Youth Camp Willmar, MN | General Operating | $10,200 |
| Hennepin History Museum Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $10,200 |
| Elks Lodge #44 Welfare Fund Maple Grove, MN | General Operating | $10,200 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $10,200 |
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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 | $1,233,452 | $211,002 | $97,038 | $71,400 | 7 | $75,226 | $189,379 | $68,710 |
| 2023 | $1,119,516 | $36,197 | $86,993 | $63,700 | 7 | $67,287 | $17,252 | $64,373 |
| 2022 | $1,170,315 | $21,166 | $102,259 | $72,317 | 7 | $75,966 | $9,489 | $67,251 |
| 2021 | $1,251,410 | $265,031 | $81,722 | $56,000 | 7 | $59,894 | $243,307 | $76,243 |
| 2020 | $1,068,106 | $35,191 | $78,087 | $56,000 | 7 | — | $16,681 | $65,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S P Andersch Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
S P Andersch Char Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $23K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about S P Andersch Char Trust
How much does S P Andersch Char Trust give each year?
S P Andersch Char Trust gave $71K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 7 grants.
What is S P Andersch Char Trust's typical grant size?
S P Andersch Char Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,200, and its average grant was $10,200, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S P Andersch Char Trust give grants?
S P Andersch Char Trust gives mostly in Minnesota: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (14%) and Florida (14%).
Does S P Andersch Char Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of S P Andersch Char Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are S P Andersch Char Trust's largest grantees?
S P Andersch Char Trust's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society Inc ($10,200), American Heart Association Minnesota Affiliate ($10,200) and Animal Humane Society ($10,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S P Andersch Char Trust?
S P Andersch Char Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is S P Andersch Char Trust's EIN?
S P Andersch Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6278127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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