William George Family Charitable Trust
William George Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $16.
William George Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: William George Family Charitable Trust gave $4K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,890
- -98.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,297
- -99.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $300
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (85% 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 William George Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St Jude's Children's Research Hospital ($3K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How William George Family Charitable Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $300K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Disease Research | $3,290 |
| City Union Mission Kansas City, MO | Community Services | $300 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Kansas City, MO | Community Services | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $916 | $7,250 | $3,890 | 3 | $3,890 | $16 | $193 |
| 2020 | $6,334 | $102 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 1 | — | $102 | $1,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William George Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $193 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William George Family Charitable Trust's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael J. Van Dyke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. George
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 William George Family Charitable Trust
How much does William George Family Charitable Trust give each year?
William George Family Charitable Trust gave $4K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
What is William George Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
William George Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2021 was $300, and its average grant was $1,297, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William George Family Charitable Trust give grants?
William George Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does William George Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on William George Family Charitable Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is William George Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, William George Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $193 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William George Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
William George Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6826552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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