Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 39-6605306

The Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its grant program listing describes support for Christian charitable organizations and preferred beneficiaries, with program areas including education, scientific research, religious activities, and arts and culture.

Key facts about Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009

In short: Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 gave $52K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Missouri. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
39-6605306
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$52,000
Grants made (2025)
10
Average grant
$5,200
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
Total assets
$821,846
Primary geography
Missouri (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The trust’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$822K

-1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$52K

+8.3% YoY

Grant Count

10

-9.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+19.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count

  • 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grant program listing identifies education, scientific research, religious activities, and arts and culture as program areas, and describes its beneficiaries as Christian charitable organizations and preferred beneficiaries.

Among the organizations it supported in 2025, Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world. Wellspring Counseling describes itself as a faith-based nonprofit providing mental health services and education. Bible Study Fellowship describes its work as global, in-depth Bible classes intended to foster commitment to Christ, his word, and his church.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the trust gave $52,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $10,000 to Branson Bible Church, $9,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $6,000 to Mission to the World PCA, and $5,000 each to Grace to You, Wellspring Counseling Inc, and American Red Cross. Other listed 2025 recipients were Living Alternatives Pregnancy ($4,000), Bible Study Fellowship ($4,000), Christian Advocates Servicing Evangelism ($3,000), and The Salvation Army ($1,000). All listed grant purposes were “general.”

How to Apply

The trust’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grant program listing says eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code; individuals may not apply. No application materials or application process are specified.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The grant program listing names California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. as eligible states or locations. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Missouri (27%), North Carolina (19%), Georgia (12%), California (10%), and Florida (10%).

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

BransonWashingtonBoonePalmetto BayValenciaColorado SpringsLawrencevilleSan AntonioAlexandriaSan DiegoAshvilleRancho Palos VerdesVirginia Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K10 grants2021 11 grants2022 10 grants2023 11 grants2024 10 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $54K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $52K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Branson Bible Church: $10KBranson Bible Church$10KSamaritan's Purse: $9KSamaritan's Purse$9KMission to the World PCA: $6KMission to the World PCA$6KGrace to You: $5KGrace to You$5KWellspring Counseling Inc: $5KWellspring Counseling Inc$5KAmerican Red Cross: $5KAmerican Red Cross$5KLiving Alternatives Pregnancy Services: $4KLiving Alternatives PregnancyServices$4KBible Study Fellowship: $4KBible Study Fellowship$4KChristian Advocates Servicing Evangelism Inc: $3KChristian Advocates ServicingEvangelism Inc$3KThe Salvation Army: $1KThe Salvation Army$1K

The largest 2025 recipient was Branson Bible Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

52<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Branson Bible Church Branson, MOGeneral$10,000
Samaritan's Purse Boone, NCGeneral$9,000
Mission to the World PCA Lawrenceville, GAGeneral$6,000
Grace to You Valencia, CAGeneral$5,000
Wellspring Counseling Inc Palmetto Bay, FLGeneral$5,000
American Red Cross Washington, WAGeneral$5,000
Living Alternatives Pregnancy Services Branson, MOGeneral$4,000
Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TXGeneral$4,000
Christian Advocates Servicing Evangelism Inc Washington, DCGeneral$3,000
The Salvation Army Ashville, NCGeneral$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants Total
2025 10 $52,000
2024 11 $48,000
2023 10 $50,500
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$821,846$831,181$859,989
Revenue$62,865$41,035$63,013
Expenses$72,204$68,290$68,836
Qualifying Distributions$60,614$56,079$58,056
Net Investment Income$51,380$28,269$49,193
Distributable Amount$56,649$53,469$54,663

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • JP Morgan Chase Bank NA

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    $20K (2022) → $20K (2025)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA — Trustee: $20KJP Morgan Chase Bank NATrustee$20K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

Contact

Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583

Frequently asked questions about Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009

How much does Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 give each year?

Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 gave $52K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 11 grants.

What is Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's typical grant size?

Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,200, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 give grants?

Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's top state is Missouri, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Branson, MO (2 grants).

Does Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's largest grantees?

Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's largest 2025 grantees include Branson Bible Church ($10,000), Samaritan's Purse ($9,000) and Mission to the World PCA ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009?

Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 reported $822K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 fund?

No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grant program listing identifies education, scientific research, religious activities, and arts and culture as program areas, and describes its beneficiaries as Christian charitable organizations and preferred beneficiaries. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009?

The trust’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's EIN?

Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6605306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Does Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust XXXXX9009 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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