Virginia Wimmer Char Tr
Virginia Wimmer Char Tr is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $17K.
Virginia Wimmer Char Tr at a glance
In short: Virginia Wimmer Char Tr gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,250,694
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,250,694
- Median grant
- $1,250,694
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia Wimmer Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was College Possible Department of Development ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Possible Department of Development St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $1,250,694 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $29,333 | $1,266,983 | $1,250,694 | 1 | $17,055 | $89,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia Wimmer Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia Wimmer Char Tr's only listed officer is U S Bank, Trustee on the 2021 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
U S Bank
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$13K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $13K, to U S Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Wimmer Char Tr
How much does Virginia Wimmer Char Tr give each year?
Virginia Wimmer Char Tr gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virginia Wimmer Char Tr operate?
Virginia Wimmer Char Tr has awarded grants in Minnesota.
How much is Virginia Wimmer Char Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Virginia Wimmer Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $89K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Virginia Wimmer Char Tr's EIN?
Virginia Wimmer Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6465189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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