Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $671K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $25K.
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust at a glance
In short: Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust gave $39K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,500
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,625
- +120.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $670,596
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Community College Foundation Inc ($15K). Together the top 4 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $40K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Community College Foundation Inc Hastings, NE | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Northwest Public High School Grand Island, NE | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Grand Island Public Schools Foundation Grand Island, NE | General Operating | $8,500 |
| Grand Island Lutheran High School Grand Island, NE | General Operating | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust?
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 | $670,596 | $35,441 | $53,187 | $38,500 | 4 | $42,901 | $25,445 | $41,152 |
| 2024 | $688,114 | $28,573 | $44,092 | $30,500 | 7 | $34,615 | $19,410 | $39,367 |
| 2023 | $703,379 | $27,546 | $48,242 | $35,700 | 9 | $39,607 | $17,986 | $37,073 |
| 2022 | $724,103 | $4,891 | $54,666 | $40,038 | 10 | $44,105 | $13,431 | $39,695 |
| 2021 | $774,108 | $103,885 | $52,800 | $35,617 | 10 | $40,045 | $93,309 | $44,090 |
| 2020 | $723,005 | $104,308 | $49,026 | $35,600 | 10 | — | $94,855 | $39,166 |
| 2019 | $667,695 | $49,542 | $50,836 | $36,000 | 12 | — | $40,057 | $39,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$12K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $13K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust
How much does Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust give each year?
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust gave $39K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 7 grants.
What is Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's typical grant size?
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's median grant in 2025 was $9,250, and its average grant was $9,625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust give grants?
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Island, NE (3 grants).
Does Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust?
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust reported $671K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's EIN?
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6654281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw
Saint Louis, MO
Assets
$764K
Grants
2
Total Given
$40K
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
Billings, MT
The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation funds poverty reduction, youth development, financial education, and community development, as well as civic, arts, education, health, human services, and sustainability efforts in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $2,500, though amounts varied widely; the stated minimum grant is $2,500. Organizations can submit grant requests online, which are traditionally reviewed monthly, but grants must be recommended by a local First Interstate branch.
Assets
$19.2M
Grants
767
Total Given
$5.0M
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati
Omaha, NE
The foundation funds a broad range of nonprofit programs, including community services, education, culture, health, housing, and youth mentoring, serving Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick counties and the Village of Wolbach in Nebraska. Recent grants ranged from $1,115 to $90,500, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications through its form, submitted by email, mail, or hand delivery, with quarterly deadlines.
Assets
$8.2M
Grants
23
Total Given
$516K
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Grand Island, NE
The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation supports community-driven nonprofit projects in areas such as basic needs, youth, education, arts, health, and community improvement, primarily in Hall County, Nebraska. Typical program grants are up to $10,000, or up to $5,000 through the STOP Fund; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$40.1M
Grants
54
Total Given
$1.8M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Equitable Bank Charitable
Grand Island, NE
Equitable Bank Charitable funds Nebraska 501(c)(3) public charities in communities where Equitable Bank operates and nearby areas, supporting community development, housing, education, health care, human services, and cultural organizations. Recent grants were typically around $1,000, ranging from $500 to $3,500. It provides an application form and accepts applications by email, with an April 1 deadline.
Assets
$300K
Grants
28
Total Given
$37K
More similar funders
More Funders in Missouri
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?