The Wallace H Coulter Trust is a private foundation established in 1999 and based in Miami and Sebastian, Florida. It operates as a distinct grant-making entity funded by the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, which was established from the estate of biomedical inventor Wallace H. Coulter (1913-1998). The Trust functions with no full-time employees and focuses exclusively on supporting organizations serving Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) communities, as well as immigrant rights and social justice initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.9M
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
90
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$176K
-32.1% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Wallace H Coulter Trust concentrates its grant-making on:
- Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) civic engagement
- American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) civic engagement
- Immigrant rights initiatives
- Social justice organizations
- Human rights and community & civic engagement
Grantmaking
The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals or applications. Grant-making occurs through invitation only, at the discretion of trustees. There is no public application process.
Grant Range
$500,000 to $1,200,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust operates with a national focus across the United States, with particular emphasis on California, the District of Columbia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $12.9 million
- Total expenses: $16.6 million
- Total revenue: -$436,104
- Total liabilities: $90,000
Annual Giving:
- 2024: $16.3 million
- 2023: $16.6 million
The Trust is funded by the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, which provided $57,395 in general support during 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $12,911,321 | $29,919,054 |
| Revenue | $5,777,095 | $-436,104 | $10,188,820 |
| Expenses | $16,367,729 | $16,565,366 | $15,247,268 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,181,773 | $16,481,833 | $15,083,445 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,773,103 | $1,999,858 | $9,962,220 |
| Distributable Amount | $231,337 | $1,069,147 | $1,879,801 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote ($1,001,300), Anti-Defamation League ($1,000,000), America Votes Education Fund ($750,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Healthier Democracy Inc DBA Vot-ER South Boston, MA | General Support | $250,350 |
| Access Philanthropy Charities Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $250,000 |
| America Votes Education Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $750,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| APANO Communities United Fund Portland, OR | General Support | $201,250 |
| Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote Washington, DC | General Support | $1,001,300 |
| Asian American Community Fund of PennsylvaniaCenter for Empowered Politics San Francisco, CA | General Support | $501,450 |
| Asian American Education Project Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $350,750 |
| Asian American Federation New York, NY | General Support | $850 |
| Asian American Institute for Public Policy Ney York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sue Van serves as President and CEO of the Wallace H Coulter Trust.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Van | President, CEO | 40 | — |
| Wayne Barlin | V. Pres., General Counsel | 40 | — |
| Susan Racher | V. Pres., CFO | 40 | — |
| Susie Sands | V. Pres., Asian Programs | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wallace H Coulter Trust fund?
The Wallace H Coulter Trust concentrates its grant-making on: • Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) civic engagement • American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) civic engagement • Immigrant rights initiatives • Social justice organizations • Human rights and community & civic engagement
How do I apply for a grant from Wallace H Coulter Trust?
**Grant Activity:** • Awarded 63 grants totaling over $16.3 million in 2024 • Total giving in 2023: $16.6 million in expenses • Grant range: $500,000 to $1,200,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote: $1,200,000 • National Urban Indian Family Coalition: $650,000 • Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC): $500,000 **Application Process:** The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals or applications. Grant-making occurs through invitation…
Where does Wallace H Coulter Trust make grants?
The Trust operates with a national focus across the United States, with particular emphasis on California, the District of Columbia, and New York.
What size grants does Wallace H Coulter Trust award?
In 2024, Wallace H Coulter Trust awarded 90 grants totaling $15.9M — an average of about $176K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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