United Society of Friends Women Trust
United Society of Friends Women Trust is a private foundation based in Farming Hills, Michigan. Its 2021 filing reported grants for educational scholarships, and the filing describes restrictions focused on children of Friends pastors and Friends seminary students.
United Society of Friends Women Trust at a glance
In short: United Society of Friends Women Trust gave $75K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $75,050
- +25.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,415
- +25.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,512,657
- +2.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Indiana (63% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to United Society of Friends Women Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2021 filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a standard prescribed form obtained from the trust and states that awards were restricted to the scholarships described above. These instructions are from the 2021 filing and are not current application information.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 and November 1 each year. These are past application cycles; the trust’s most recent filing is for 2021.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 and November 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn Mills
Mailing address: 7722 Reynolds Road, Carnby, IN 46113
Phone: (317) 339-2896
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Society of Friends Women Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Friends United Meeting ($47K across 8 grants). Together the top 8 received $61K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($13,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants listed include recipients in Indiana and New York, as well as scholarship recipients or programs associated with Honduras, El Salvador, and the University of Melbourne in Australia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Society of Friends Women Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $75K (2021). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,900 |
| Friends United Meeting Richmond, IN | Educational Scholarships | $11,100 |
| Friends United Meeting Richmond, IN | Educational Scholarships | $11,100 |
| Friends United Meeting Richmond, IN | Educational Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Friends United Meeting Richmond, IN | Educational Scholarships | $10,600 |
| Honduras Scholarships | Educational Scholarships | $4,500 |
| El Salvador Yearly Meeting Scholarships | Educational Scholarships | $3,375 |
| El Salvador Scholarships | Educational Scholarships | $3,375 |
| Queens College - at the Univ of Melbourne | Educational Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Friends United Meeting Richmond, IN | Educational Scholarships | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,512,657 | $132,513 | $91,020 | $75,050 | 17 | $88,979 | $132,513 | $109,512 |
| 2020 | $1,470,275 | $146,987 | $76,197 | $60,000 | 17 | — | $145,858 | $93,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Society of Friends Women Trust reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2021 filing describes scholarship awards as restricted to education for children of Friends pastors and Friends seminary students. Grants listed in the filing were described as educational scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the trust reported 17 grants totaling $75,050. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $13,500, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $13,500 to an individual recipient, $11,100 to an individual recipient in Richmond, Indiana, and $4,500 to Honduras Scholarships. The filing also lists $3,375 to an individual recipient Scholarships, $2,000 to Queens College at the University of Melbourne, and $400 to Rochester Institute of Technology.
Rochester Institute of Technology describes its mission as shaping the future and improving the world through creativity and innovation, using technology, the arts, and design for the greater good.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Lynn Mills as clerk; Marcia Ventura as treasurer; and Marian Baker, Cynthia Steele, Karen Bauer, and Jan McVay as board members.
United Society of Friends Women Trust's 2021 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lynn Mills
Clerk
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2021)
Cynthia Steele
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Ventura
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marian Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan McVay
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Bauer
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gwen Dale Taylor (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Shrock (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to Lynn Mills (Clerk).
Frequently asked questions about United Society of Friends Women Trust
How much does United Society of Friends Women Trust give each year?
United Society of Friends Women Trust gave $75K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $60K across 17 grants.
What is United Society of Friends Women Trust's typical grant size?
United Society of Friends Women Trust's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,415, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does United Society of Friends Women Trust give grants?
United Society of Friends Women Trust gives mostly in Indiana: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, IN (8 grants).
Does United Society of Friends Women Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on United Society of Friends Women Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarships" (17 grants).
Who are United Society of Friends Women Trust's largest grantees?
United Society of Friends Women Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Friends United Meeting ($46,600 across 8 grants), Honduras Scholarships ($4,500) and El Salvador Yearly Meeting Scholarships ($3,375), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($13,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is United Society of Friends Women Trust?
United Society of Friends Women Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does United Society of Friends Women Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2021 filing describes scholarship awards as restricted to education for children of Friends pastors and Friends seminary students. Grants listed in the filing were described as educational scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Society of Friends Women Trust?
The 2021 filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Society of Friends Women Trust's EIN?
United Society of Friends Women Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7089265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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