The Storz Charitable Trust
The Storz Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Festus, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches and ministries, humanitarian organizations, and groups working on public policy and religious liberty.
The Storz Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Storz Charitable Trust gave $43K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,300
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,279
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $60,022
- -41.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Storz Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Darlene Storz as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Darlene Storz
Mailing address: 2193 Horine Road, Festus, MO 63028-2810
Phone: (314) 614-4502
Email: darlene@jtaleasing.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Storz Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Radiant of Life Pcog ($16K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Missouri recipients received 69% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina (10%), the District of Columbia (6%), Minnesota (3%), and Oklahoma (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Storz Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $850 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $71K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radiant of Life Pcog Festus, MO | Camp F, Missions, Community Outreach | $16,000 |
| River of Life Ministries Festus, MO | Ministry | $6,000 |
| Twin Rivers Church St. Louis, MO | World Missions | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To Bring Eternal Hope and Help | $4,400 |
| Living Water Pentecostal Church O G St. Louis, MO | Making Every Family Part of God Fami | $2,000 |
| Olive Tree Ministries Inc Maple Grove, MN | Radio Outreach, Conference Activity, | $1,500 |
| The Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | Serving Our Persecuted Christian Fam | $1,300 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | To Expose the Left | $1,100 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Educational Foundation for Conservat | $1,100 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical Teams Responding to Emergenc | $900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,022 | $2,495 | $44,460 | $43,300 | 19 | $43,300 | $1,335 |
| 2023 | $101,987 | $42,557 | $34,392 | $33,492 | 20 | $33,492 | $1,657 |
| 2022 | $93,822 | $22,157 | $36,120 | $35,200 | 19 | $35,200 | — |
| 2021 | $107,785 | $18,019 | $71,507 | $70,700 | 18 | $70,700 | — |
| 2020 | $161,273 | $30,586 | $59,283 | $58,550 | 18 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Olive Tree Ministries says it helps people understand the times according to the Bible and helps churches stand against deception. Capital Research Center describes its work as researching groups that influence public policy, while the Heritage Foundation says it promotes conservative public policies. Church Trainer says it trains churches and their pastors and staff for ministry; First Liberty Institute provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty; and Sunshine Ministries provides Christian social services to people in need in St. Louis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 19 grants totaling $43,300. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $16,000, with a median grant of $900. Among the largest grants were $16,000 to Radiant of Life PCOG in Festus for camp, missions, and community outreach; $6,000 to River of Life Ministries in Festus for ministry; $5,000 to Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis for world missions; and $4,400 to Samaritan’s Purse.
Other reported grants included $1,500 to Olive Tree Ministries, $1,100 to Capital Research Center, $900 to Doctors Without Borders, $800 to the Heritage Foundation, $600 to Church Trainer, $400 to First Liberty Institute, and $100 to Sunshine Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darlene Storz, Ivan Shane Storz, and Sherlene Darnea Wood as trustees.
The Storz Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darlene Storz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ivan Shane Storz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherlene Darnea Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Storz Charitable Trust
How much does The Storz Charitable Trust give each year?
The Storz Charitable Trust gave $43K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 20 grants.
What is The Storz Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Storz Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $900, and its average grant was $2,279, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Storz Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Storz Charitable Trust give grants?
The Storz Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (10%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), St. Louis, MO (3 grants) and Festus, MO (2 grants).
Does The Storz Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Storz Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Storz Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Storz Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Radiant of Life Pcog ($16,000), River of Life Ministries ($6,000) and Twin Rivers Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Storz Charitable Trust?
The Storz Charitable Trust reported $60K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does The Storz Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Storz Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Storz Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Storz Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-7080186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Storz Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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