The Pilot Trust
The Pilot Trust is a private foundation, based in Loudon, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $138K. Net investment income was $71K.
The Pilot Trust at a glance
In short: The Pilot Trust gave $138K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $138K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,992
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $137,992
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $137,992
- Total assets
- $9,473,333
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pilot Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cal-Wood Education Center ($138K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Pilot Trust gives
- Giving grew 276% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $138K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal-Wood Education Center Jamestown, CO | Operational Funding | $137,992 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,473,333 | $147,985 | $294,046 | $137,992 | 1 | $152,396 | $71,108 | $129,911 |
| 2023 | $9,864,695 | $289,957 | $201,068 | $41,398 | 1 | $45,367 | $207,609 | $121,841 |
| 2021 | $10,386,006 | $274,888 | $233,065 | $36,710 | 1 | $76,969 | $201,674 | $146,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pilot Trust reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pilot Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bob Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Daniel R. Calvert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Gregory S. Calvert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Lee Rhinemiller
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $7K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $7K, to Lee Rhinemiller (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Pilot Trust
How much does The Pilot Trust give each year?
The Pilot Trust gave $138K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 1 grant.
How large is The Pilot Trust?
The Pilot Trust reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Pilot Trust operate?
The Pilot Trust has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Pilot Trust's EIN?
The Pilot Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6030136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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