The Generation Trust
The Generation Trust is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing lists four grants totaling $1,098,000.
Key facts about The Generation Trust
In short: The Generation Trust gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $275K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 34-6850815
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,098,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $274,500
- Median grant
- $77,500
- Total assets
- $19,838,130
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.8M
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+713.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$275K
+713.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Generation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Generation Trust gives
- Giving grew 998% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated work is Christian-oriented: National Christian Foundation Inc. says it liquidates donated property and grants proceeds to Christian charitable organizations and other charities it supports. In His Steps Foundation says it encourages Christlike stewardship and distributes invested capital to ministries proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and for other charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported four grants totaling $1,098,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $933,000, with a median of $77,500. The largest awards were $933,000 to National Christian Foundation Inc. for general operating support and $120,000 to In His Steps Foundation for program/project support. Other listed grants were $35,000 to Forsamlingen Betel for education and $10,000 to Living Waters Retreat Ministry Inc. for general operating support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 11% to Ohio, 1% to Colorado, and 3% to recipients whose state is unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $7.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation Inc ($933K). Together the top 4 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 23 (57%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | General Operating Support | $933,000 |
| In His Steps Foundation Independence, OH | Program/Project Support | $120,000 |
| Forsamlingen Betel | Education | $35,000 |
| Living Waters Retreat Ministry Inc Castlerock, CO | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,838,130 | $1,169,241 | $1,271,489 | $1,098,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $19,947,642 | $744,515 | $317,959 | $135,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $19,679,122 | $1,281,178 | $7,865,989 | $7,683,254 | 5 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,838,130 | $19,947,642 | $19,679,122 |
| Revenue | $1,169,241 | $744,515 | $1,281,178 |
| Expenses | $1,271,489 | $317,959 | $7,865,989 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,132,114 | $201,981 | $7,744,144 |
| Net Investment Income | $992,402 | $603,283 | $1,145,880 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,578,265 | $1,388,778 | $1,463,886 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N.A. as trustee; Carolyn Beckett as executive director; and John D. Beckett, Wendy Beckett, and Kevin Beckett as advisors.
The Generation Trust is led by Carolyn Beckett, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Beckett
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $57K (2024)
John D. Beckett
Advisor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Beckett
Advisor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Beckett
Advisor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Carolyn Beckett (Executive DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Frequently asked questions about The Generation Trust
How much does The Generation Trust give each year?
The Generation Trust gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 4 grants.
What is The Generation Trust's typical grant size?
The Generation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $77,500, and its average grant was $274,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Generation Trust give grants?
The Generation Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (11%).
Does The Generation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Generation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Generation Trust?
The Generation Trust reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 The Generation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated work is Christian-oriented: National Christian Foundation Inc. says it liquidates donated property and grants proceeds to Christian charitable organizations and other charities it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Generation Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Generation Trust's EIN?
The Generation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6850815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Generation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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