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 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $71K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.5M
-4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$138K
+233.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$138K
+233.3% YoY
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.
About The Pilot Trust
Based on IRS filings
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 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $71K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,473,333 | $9,864,695 | $10,386,006 |
| Revenue | $147,985 | $289,957 | $274,888 |
| Expenses | $294,046 | $201,068 | $233,065 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $152,396 | $45,367 | $76,969 |
| Net Investment Income | $71,108 | $207,609 | $201,674 |
| Distributable Amount | $129,911 | $121,841 | $146,178 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cal-wood Education Center ($137,992).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAL-WOOD EDUCATION CENTER JAMESTOWN, CO | OPERATIONAL FUNDING | $137,992 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE RHINEMILLER | TREASURER | 15 | $6,800 |
| GREGORY S CALVERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,000 |
| DANIEL R CALVERT | TRUSTEE | 15 | $2,000 |
| BOB WOOD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Pilot Trust?
As of 2024, The Pilot Trust holds $9.5M in total assets with $148K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $138K in 2024.
Where does The Pilot Trust operate?
The Pilot Trust has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does The Pilot Trust award?
In 2024, The Pilot Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $138K — an average of about $138K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Pilot Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Pilot Trust reported a distributable amount of $130K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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