Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $465,000, all listed for general operating support.
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta at a glance
In short: Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta gave $465K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), top state Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $465,000
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,500
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,875
- Total assets
- $7,887,521
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Wells Fargo Bank and submit a letter. It lists no restrictions on awards. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Bank
Mailing address: 222 East Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 461-6548
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends Service Committee ($135K). Together the top 10 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 51 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. Shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Pennsylvania 29%, Illinois 20%, California 16%, Indiana 15%, and the District of Columbia 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $444K (2021) to $495K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $134,850 |
| Elca Foundation Chicago, IL | General Operating | $93,000 |
| YWCA National Board Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $46,500 |
| Trinity English Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $46,500 |
| California Lutheran University Berkeley, CA | General Operating | $46,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Kennesaw, GA | General Operating | $23,250 |
| Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | General Operating | $23,250 |
| YWCA Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating | $23,250 |
| La Jolla Lutheran Church La Jolla, CA | General Operating | $23,250 |
| Community Cong Ch of Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA | General Operating | $4,650 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,887,521 | $708,195 | $591,702 | $465,000 | 10 | $476,016 | $599,591 | $498,145 |
| 2024 | $7,771,288 | $564,666 | $613,261 | $495,000 | 10 | $506,435 | $460,396 | $471,536 |
| 2023 | $7,818,448 | $190,356 | $608,266 | $495,000 | 10 | $505,760 | $197,659 | $451,059 |
| 2022 | $8,237,286 | $509,868 | $586,898 | $460,000 | 10 | $471,498 | $409,033 | $510,023 |
| 2021 | $8,316,468 | $1,101,528 | $556,304 | $444,000 | 11 | — | $1,004,146 | $490,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta reported a distributable amount of $498K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, California Lutheran University describes its mission as educating leaders for a global society who are committed to service and justice. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $465,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,650 to $134,850, with a median grant of $34,875. The largest grants were $134,850 to American Friends Service Committee and $93,000 to ELCA Foundation. Other grants included $46,500 each to YWCA National Board, Trinity English Lutheran Church, and California Lutheran University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$104K (2021) → $99K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $99K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta
How much does Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta give each year?
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta gave $465K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $495K across 10 grants.
What is Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's typical grant size?
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's median grant in 2025 was $34,875, and its average grant was $46,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta give grants?
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's top state is Pennsylvania, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (2 grants).
Does Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's largest grantees?
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends Service Committee ($134,850), Elca Foundation ($93,000) and YWCA National Board ($46,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta?
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $476K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $498K (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 Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, California Lutheran University describes its mission as educating leaders for a global society who are committed to service and justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta?
The 2024 filing says to contact Wells Fargo Bank and submit a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's EIN?
Sites 1969 Fdn Irrev Char Ta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6211743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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