The Dutton Testamentary Trust
The Dutton Testamentary Trust is a private foundation, based in Northridge, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $396K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Dutton Testamentary Trust at a glance
In short: The Dutton Testamentary Trust gave $29K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,569
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,081
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,081
- Total assets
- $395,818
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (71% 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 The Dutton Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army Attn H Harrington ($4K). Together the top 5 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($8,163), which are not listed by name.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dutton Testamentary Trust gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 $27K (2024) to $36K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,163 |
| The Salvation Army Attn H Harrington Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Food & Housing for the Poor | $4,082 |
| United Activists Animal Rights Riverside, CA | Animal Cruelty Prevention | $4,081 |
| National Anti-Vivisection Society Chicago, IL | Animal Cruelty Prevention | $4,081 |
| LOS ANGELES SPCA co MIRIAM DAVENPORT Los Angeles, CA | Animal Cruelty Prevention | $4,081 |
| Society Against Vivisection-Cynthia Morg Lake Forest, CA | Animal Cruelty Prevention | $4,081 |
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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 | $395,818 | $31,242 | $55,718 | $28,569 | 7 | $28,569 | $4,093 | $28,266 |
| 2024 | $420,294 | $20,559 | $54,281 | $27,376 | 7 | $27,376 | — | $28,570 |
| 2023 | $454,016 | $48,355 | $51,551 | $30,501 | 7 | $30,501 | $27,305 | $27,376 |
| 2022 | $457,212 | $25,640 | $81,602 | $35,933 | 7 | $35,933 | — | $30,501 |
| 2021 | $513,174 | $55,831 | $61,867 | $34,569 | 7 | $34,569 | $28,533 | $35,933 |
| 2020 | $519,210 | $23,972 | $39,763 | $34,776 | 7 | — | $18,985 | $34,569 |
| 2019 | $535,001 | $44,719 | $76,509 | $35,902 | 7 | — | $4,112 | $34,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dutton Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dutton Testamentary Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Griffin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Pamela F. Banken
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (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 $4K, to Pamela F Banken (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dutton Testamentary Trust
How much does The Dutton Testamentary Trust give each year?
The Dutton Testamentary Trust gave $29K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 7 grants.
What is The Dutton Testamentary Trust's typical grant size?
The Dutton Testamentary Trust's median grant in 2025 was $4,081, and its average grant was $4,081, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dutton Testamentary Trust give grants?
The Dutton Testamentary Trust gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Connecticut (14%).
Does The Dutton Testamentary Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Dutton Testamentary Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Cruelty Prevention" (5 grants).
Who are The Dutton Testamentary Trust's largest grantees?
The Dutton Testamentary Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army Attn H Harrington ($4,082), United Activists Animal Rights ($4,081) and National Anti-Vivisection Society ($4,081), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($8,163), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dutton Testamentary Trust?
The Dutton Testamentary Trust reported $396K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dutton Testamentary Trust's EIN?
The Dutton Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0184099. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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