Specht Educational Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in CHEROKEE, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $129K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
+233.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+233.3% YoY
About Specht Educational Trust
Based on IRS filings
Specht Educational Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in CHEROKEE, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $129K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,154,074 | $1,100,607 | $1,130,248 |
| Revenue | $129,287 | $30,922 | $25,516 |
| Expenses | $43,242 | $38,987 | $13,274 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $20,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $129,287 | — | $15,252 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Iowa State for Nicole DeVoos ($5,000), SDSU for Aurora Christensen ($5,000), USD for Emma Patterson ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State for Nicole DeVoos Cherokee, IA | education | $5,000 |
| SDSU for Aurora Christensen Cherokee, IA | education | $5,000 |
| USD for Emma Patterson Cherokee, IA | education | $5,000 |
| UNI for Jack McIrvin Cherokee, IA | education | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Specht Educational Trust?
Specht Educational Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in CHEROKEE, IA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Specht Educational Trust?
As of 2024, Specht Educational Trust holds $1.2M in total assets with $129K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Specht Educational Trust operate?
Specht Educational Trust has awarded grants in Iowa, South Dakota.
What size grants does Specht Educational Trust award?
In 2024, Specht Educational Trust awarded 4 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Specht Educational Trust's EIN?
Specht Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6577227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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