The Grace High Washburn Trust
The Grace High Washburn Trust is a private foundation, based in Galion, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $484K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $285K. Net investment income was $342K.
The Grace High Washburn Trust at a glance
In short: The Grace High Washburn Trust gave $285K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $285K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $284,965
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $284,965
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $284,965
- Total assets
- $483,883
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 The Grace High Washburn Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State University ($285K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Grace High Washburn Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $187K (2020) to $285K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $284,965 |
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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 | $483,883 | $354,756 | $311,680 | $284,965 | 1 | $284,965 | $341,674 | $269,545 |
| 2024 | $448,807 | $175,912 | $226,752 | $195,902 | 1 | $195,902 | $163,350 | $259,842 |
| 2023 | $493,146 | $341,738 | $290,483 | $262,358 | 1 | $262,358 | $329,226 | $220,237 |
| 2022 | $439,891 | $239,124 | $278,277 | $251,388 | 1 | $251,388 | $226,894 | $249,050 |
| 2021 | $474,294 | $221,566 | $224,962 | $197,637 | 1 | $208,945 | $207,749 | $233,023 |
| 2020 | $480,190 | $203,648 | $208,950 | $187,021 | 1 | — | $194,928 | $197,889 |
| 2019 | $498,992 | $163,826 | $236,340 | $206,933 | 1 | — | $152,629 | $200,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grace High Washburn Trust reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grace High Washburn Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan L. Bacon
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
J. Richard R. Miller
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
John H. Volk
Trustee
Sectreasure → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Joseph J. Clime
Administrator
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$12K (2024) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: John R. Clime (2019–2021) — Sectreasure
- Former: Clifford L. Roll (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: John R. Miller (2019–2020) — President
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 Joseph J Clime (Administrator). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Grace High Washburn Trust
How much does The Grace High Washburn Trust give each year?
The Grace High Washburn Trust gave $285K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $196K across 1 grant.
How large is The Grace High Washburn Trust?
The Grace High Washburn Trust reported $484K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Grace High Washburn Trust operate?
The Grace High Washburn Trust has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Grace High Washburn Trust's EIN?
The Grace High Washburn Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6521078. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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