William C Borst Trust Uw
William C Borst Trust Uw is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $566,600, all listed for general operating support.
William C Borst Trust Uw at a glance
In short: William C Borst Trust Uw gave $567K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), top state Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $566,600
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,660
- -25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,213,485
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William C Borst Trust Uw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William C Borst Trust Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lewis Clark Law School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $567K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 17 grants of 37 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By recipient state, the largest shares of grant dollars went to Oregon (26%), Colorado (20%), Illinois (13%), Virginia (10%), and the District of Columbia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William C Borst Trust Uw gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 975% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2022) to $931K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $567K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Clark Law School Portland, OR | General Operating | $100,000 |
| National Antivivisection Society Chicago, IL | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Dumb Friends League Denver, CO | General Operating | $70,000 |
| United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $56,600 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Dogs for Better Lives Central Point, OR | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund Sacramento, CA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Morris Animal Foundation Denver, CO | General Operating | $45,000 |
| The American Society for the Prevention New York, NY | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Three Little Pitties Rescue Friendswood, TX | General Operating | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,213,485 | $521,871 | $709,814 | $566,600 | 10 | $580,318 | $396,562 | $605,708 |
| 2024 | $9,401,055 | $458,694 | $821,508 | $685,000 | 9 | $698,364 | $335,896 | $555,882 |
| 2023 | $9,764,065 | $184,244 | $1,058,487 | $930,824 | 9 | $943,759 | $217,392 | $545,126 |
| 2022 | $10,643,164 | $372,946 | $220,705 | $52,694 | 1 | $64,431 | $260,085 | $535,775 |
| 2021 | $10,492,941 | $3,355,595 | $679,470 | $554,805 | 8 | $567,511 | $3,217,816 | $56,356 |
| 2020 | $7,839,139 | $302,260 | $576,234 | $452,800 | 5 | — | $138,197 | $558,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C Borst Trust Uw reported a distributable amount of $606K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included animal welfare and animal-related organizations, a law school, and United Way Worldwide. The grantees describe their work in their own terms: the National Anti-Vivisection Society says it works to end the exploitation of animals in science and promote humane science; Morris Animal Foundation says it advances animal health through science; and Three Little Pitties Rescue says it works to find safe, loving homes for dogs and cats through adoption, transport, and spay/neuter services. United Way Worldwide describes work addressing education, health, financial freedom, and disaster preparedness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $566,600 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Lewis Clark Law School, $75,000 to the National Anti-Vivisection Society, $70,000 to Dumb Friends League, and $56,600 to United Way Worldwide. Other grants included $50,000 each to the Humane Society of the United States, Dogs for Better Lives, and Animal Legal Defense Fund; $45,000 to Morris Animal Foundation; $40,000 to The American Society for the Prevention; and $30,000 to Three Little Pitties Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
William C Borst Trust Uw's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$98K (2020) → $130K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William C Borst Trust Uw
How much does William C Borst Trust Uw give each year?
William C Borst Trust Uw gave $567K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $685K across 9 grants.
What is William C Borst Trust Uw's typical grant size?
William C Borst Trust Uw's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $56,660, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William C Borst Trust Uw give grants?
William C Borst Trust Uw's top state is Oregon, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (20%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does William C Borst Trust Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William C Borst Trust Uw'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 William C Borst Trust Uw's largest grantees?
William C Borst Trust Uw's largest 2025 grantees include Lewis Clark Law School ($100,000), National Antivivisection Society ($75,000) and Dumb Friends League ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William C Borst Trust Uw?
William C Borst Trust Uw reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $580K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $606K (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 William C Borst Trust Uw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included animal welfare and animal-related organizations, a law school, and United Way Worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William C Borst Trust Uw?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William C Borst Trust Uw's EIN?
William C Borst Trust Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6018056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William C Borst Trust Uw 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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