The Georgetown Trust
The Georgetown Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Georgetown Trust at a glance
In short: The Georgetown Trust gave $11K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,900
- +67.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,363
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $40,788
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% 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 Georgetown Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Last Mile4D ($2K). Together the top 8 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Georgetown Trust gives
- Giving grew 1457% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 281% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $700 (2022) to $11K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Last Mile4D Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| American Friends of the ED of Jerus Darien, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| GLK Student Fund Pigeon, MI | General support | $1,600 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Washington, DC | Support of annual concert series | $1,500 |
| Upendo Shemaghembe | Humanitarian support | $1,300 |
| Manna Foodbank Mills River, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Educational grant | $1,000 |
| GoFundMe San Diego, CA | Support for VocalMusic5 - children's choir trip to Europe | $500 |
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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 | $40,788 | $7,298 | $10,966 | $10,900 | 8 | $10,966 | $7,144 | — |
| 2024 | $44,454 | $4,084 | $6,925 | $6,500 | 6 | $6,720 | $1,507 | — |
| 2023 | $46,677 | $2,199 | $1,342 | $1,305 | 4 | $1,342 | $1,162 | — |
| 2022 | $45,820 | $2,824 | $1,381 | $700 | 2 | $1,381 | $2,696 | — |
| 2021 | $42,225 | $1,467 | $7,327 | $7,190 | 6 | $7,327 | $6,810 | $2,609 |
| 2020 | $42,625 | $1,219 | $8,329 | $8,150 | 8 | — | $4,680 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Georgetown Trust is led by Stephanie E Bothwell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie E Bothwell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Georgina E Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James F Warren
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: W Dudley Oakes (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Georgetown Trust
How much does The Georgetown Trust give each year?
The Georgetown Trust gave $11K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 6 grants.
What is The Georgetown Trust's typical grant size?
The Georgetown Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,400, and its average grant was $1,363, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Georgetown Trust give grants?
The Georgetown Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (18%) and Michigan (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Georgetown Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Georgetown Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Georgetown Trust's largest grantees?
The Georgetown Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Last Mile4D ($2,000), American Friends of the ED of Jerus ($2,000) and GLK Student Fund ($1,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Georgetown Trust?
The Georgetown Trust reported $41K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is The Georgetown Trust?
The Georgetown Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $41K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Georgetown Trust's EIN?
The Georgetown Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3204748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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