The Mortarstone Trust
Receive and administer contributions and assets exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
The Mortarstone Trust at a glance
In short: The Mortarstone Trust gave $79K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,000
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,167
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,100
- Total assets
- $676,095
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mortarstone Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teach Beyond ($29K). Together the top 6 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2024) to $87K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach Beyond Downers Grove, IL | missionary | $28,600 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | missionary | $16,200 |
| Relevant Church Locust Grove, GA | church general | $12,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | missionary | $8,200 |
| Hill Country Bible Church Austin, TX | church general | $7,800 |
| The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | missionary | $6,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $676,095 | $197,585 | $114,786 | $79,000 | 6 | $50,416 |
| 2023 | $593,296 | $707,521 | $365,225 | $86,813 | 6 | $10,069 |
| 2022 | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | — | — | — |
About The Mortarstone Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Mortarstone Trust is a public charity, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $50K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mortarstone Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig
Rodgers
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David
Thoroughman
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Craig Rodgers (2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Thoroughman (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mortarstone Trust
How much does The Mortarstone Trust give each year?
The Mortarstone Trust gave $79K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $87K across 6 grants.
What is The Mortarstone Trust's typical grant size?
The Mortarstone Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,100, and its average grant was $13,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Mortarstone Trust give grants?
The Mortarstone Trust's top state is Illinois, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and Georgia (15%).
Does The Mortarstone Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Mortarstone Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Missionary" (4 grants).
Who are The Mortarstone Trust's largest grantees?
The Mortarstone Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Teach Beyond ($28,600), CRU ($16,200) and Relevant Church ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mortarstone Trust?
The Mortarstone Trust reported $676K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $198K.
What is The Mortarstone Trust's EIN?
The Mortarstone Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6273927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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