The Peter Musto Charitable Trust
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Piedmont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $57K.
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Peter Musto Charitable Trust gave $137K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $136,701
- +31.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- -76.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $22,784
- +447.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Peter Musto Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Society of California Pioneers ($77K). Together the top 6 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 54 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2019) to $137K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of California Pioneers San Francisco, CA | Grant Is Non-Restrictive | $77,401 |
| Crocker Art Museum Sacramento, CA | Grant Is Non-Restrictive | $50,000 |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin San Francisco, CA | Grant Is Non-Restrictive | $5,000 |
| 42ND Street Moon San Francisco, CA | Grant Is Non-Restrictive | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Ballet San Francisco, CA | Grant Is Non-Restrictive | $1,500 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museum San Francisco, CA | Grant Is Non-Restrictive | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $63,560 | $156,875 | $136,701 | 6 | $56,925 | $3,372 |
| 2020 | $93,315 | $82,698 | $107,075 | $104,070 | 25 | $81,135 | $9,248 |
| 2019 | $117,692 | $4,245 | $21,002 | $18,000 | 23 | $5,957 | $11,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter Musto Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Peter A. McCoy
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter J. Musto
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Pierre Fv Merle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Spencer M. Brush
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Peter Musto Charitable Trust
How much does The Peter Musto Charitable Trust give each year?
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust gave $137K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $104K across 25 grants.
What is The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's median grant in 2021 was $3,750, and its average grant was $22,784, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peter Musto Charitable Trust give grants?
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Does The Peter Musto Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Is Non-Restrictive" (6 grants).
Who are The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Society of California Pioneers ($77,401), Crocker Art Museum ($50,000) and Church of St Mary the Virgin ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is The Peter Musto Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Peter Musto Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Peter Musto Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3053811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 13, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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