Wallace H Coulter Trust
The Wallace H Coulter Trust was a private foundation based in Sebastian, Florida. Its 2024 filing states that it transferred all assets and excess distribution carryovers to the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation by the end of 2024 and terminated its private foundation status at year-end.
Wallace H Coulter Trust at a glance
In short: Wallace H Coulter Trust gave $15.9M across 90 grants in 2024 (avg $176K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,865,740
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 90
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $176,286
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $113,250
- Primary geography
- California (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wallace H Coulter Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1515 Us Hwy 1 202, Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: (305) 559-2991
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wallace H Coulter Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 87 grants of 232 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (20%), the District of Columbia (19%), and New York (9%). Illinois and Pennsylvania each received 5% of grant dollars. The listed grants also included recipients in Nevada, Virginia, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wallace H Coulter Trust gives
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3082% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $499K (2021) to $16.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 90 grants totaling $15.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote Washington, DC | General Support | $1,001,300 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| America Votes Education Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $750,000 |
| Asian Community Development Council Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $515,500 |
| Asian American Community Fund of PennsylvaniaCenter for Empowered Politics San Francisco, CA | General Support | $501,450 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund San Francisco, CA | General Support | $501,000 |
| Asian American Power Network Education FundCenter for Empowered Politics Ed San Francisco, CA | General Support | $500,750 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $500,000 |
| New Virginia Majority Education Fund Alexandria, VA | General Support | $500,000 |
| North Carolina Asian Americans Together Raleigh, NC | General Support | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reported 90 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings reported 63 and 64 grants, respectively. The Trust stated that all transferred assets and excess distribution carryovers were allocated to the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation by the end of 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $5,777,095 | $16,367,729 | $15,865,740 | 90 | $16,181,773 | $5,773,103 | $231,337 |
| 2023 | $12,911,321 | $-436,104 | $16,565,366 | $16,345,000 | 63 | $16,481,833 | $1,999,858 | $1,069,147 |
| 2022 | $29,919,054 | $10,188,820 | $15,247,268 | $14,890,000 | 64 | $15,083,445 | $9,962,220 | $1,879,801 |
| 2021 | $35,088,104 | $802,327 | $805,581 | $498,610 | 5 | $575,881 | $661,493 | $2,420,649 |
| 2020 | $34,996,210 | $461,172 | $1,850,591 | $4,298,853 | 10 | — | $516,257 | $2,061,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wallace H Coulter Trust reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 grantees included organizations with a range of stated missions. APIAVote says it works to promote Asian Pacific Islander Americans’ civic participation and voter education. America Votes Education Fund says it seeks to expand voter access to the ballot through grantmaking. The Anti-Defamation League describes its work as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate. North Carolina Asian Americans Together says it brings together North Carolina’s AAPI community through civic engagement and political participation. Freedom Inc says it pursues social justice through direct services, leadership development, and community organizing.
Other 2024 recipients included the Asian Community Development Council, which says it works to improve the well-being and education of Asian Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities in the greater Nevada community, and Drexel University, which describes its work as advancing knowledge and society and preparing students for professional and civic lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust made 90 grants totaling $15,865,740. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,001,300, with a median of $113,250. The largest listed grants included $1,001,300 to Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote, $1,000,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, and $750,000 to America Votes Education Fund. Each was reported for general support. Other notable awards included $515,500 to Asian Community Development Council; $500,000 each to Drexel University, New Virginia Majority Education Fund, and North Carolina Asian Americans Together; and $451,250 to Freedom Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Sue Van as President and CEO; Wayne Barlin as Vice President and General Counsel; Susan Racher as Vice President and CFO; and Susie Sands as Vice President, Asian Programs.
Wallace H Coulter Trust is led by Sue Van, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sue Van
President & CEO
Trustee → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Racher
V. President & CFO
V.p. & CFO → V. President & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie V Sands
V. President & Asian Programs
V.p. Asian Program → V. President & Asian Programs, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Barlin
V. President & General Counsel
V.p. & General Counsel → V. President & General Counsel, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elias Caro (2020) — V.p. Tech. Development
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 Wallace H Coulter Trust
How much does Wallace H Coulter Trust give each year?
Wallace H Coulter Trust gave $15.9M across 90 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16.3M across 63 grants.
What is Wallace H Coulter Trust's typical grant size?
Wallace H Coulter Trust's median grant in 2024 was $113,250, and its average grant was $176,286, across 90 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wallace H Coulter Trust give grants?
Wallace H Coulter Trust's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (15 grants), San Francisco, CA (14 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Wallace H Coulter Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wallace H Coulter Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (90 of 90) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wallace H Coulter Trust's largest grantees?
Wallace H Coulter Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote ($1,001,300), Anti-Defamation League ($1,000,000) and America Votes Education Fund ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Wallace H Coulter Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with a range of stated missions. APIAVote says it works to promote Asian Pacific Islander Americans’ civic participation and voter education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wallace H Coulter Trust?
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Wallace H Coulter Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wallace H Coulter Trust reported a distributable amount of $231K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wallace H Coulter Trust's EIN?
Wallace H Coulter Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6310670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wallace H Coulter 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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