The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts
The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts is a private foundation, based in Amarillo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $10K.
The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts at a glance
In short: The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts gave $1.7M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $566K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,697,166
- +1488.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $565,722
- +1488.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $565,722
- Primary geography
- Maine (67% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Colby College ($566K). Together the top 3 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2019) to $1.7M (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby College Waterville, ME | Academics | $565,722 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburg, PA | Academics | $565,722 |
| University of Maine Farmington, ME | Academics | $565,722 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $222,873 | $1,715,913 | $1,697,166 | 3 | $10,047 | — |
| 2019 | $1,491,704 | $102,038 | $140,503 | $106,818 | 3 | $5,867 | $79,111 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts's only listed officer is Herring Bank Trust Department, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Herring Bank Trust Department
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts
How much does The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts give each year?
The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts gave $1.7M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $107K across 3 grants.
What is The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts's typical grant size?
The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts's median grant in 2020 was $565,722, and its average grant was $565,722, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts give grants?
The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts gives mostly in Maine: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (33%).
Does The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Academics" (3 grants).
What is The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts's EIN?
The Charles H and Mary J Card Foundation Trusts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6932278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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