Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $10K.
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,910
- +44.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,382
- +44.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $131,494
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Lorenz EVG Lutheran Church ($3K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lorenz EVG Lutheran Church Frankenmuth, MI | General Support | $2,610 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries St. Louis, MO | General Support | $1,300 |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services Saginaw, MI | General Support | $1,300 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | Valparaiso Geyer Award | $1,050 |
| LCMS Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $650 |
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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 | $131,494 | $11,636 | $9,720 | $6,910 | 5 | $7,801 | $9,815 | $7,741 |
| 2024 | $129,531 | $7,355 | $7,939 | $4,781 | 5 | $5,741 | $5,162 | $7,870 |
| 2023 | $129,682 | $-488 | $9,170 | $5,948 | 5 | $7,940 | $2,171 | $6,773 |
| 2022 | $139,223 | $-2,841 | $9,465 | $6,412 | 6 | $8,055 | $2,226 | $7,593 |
| 2021 | $150,902 | $16,684 | $8,701 | $5,418 | 5 | $7,040 | $14,740 | $8,032 |
| 2020 | $142,877 | $13,929 | $9,466 | $5,272 | 5 | — | $12,457 | $7,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $2K (2025)
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 $2K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust
How much does Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust give each year?
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $1,382, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust give grants?
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (28%) and Indiana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Lorenz EVG Lutheran Church ($2,610), Lutheran Hour Ministries ($1,300) and Wellspring Lutheran Services ($1,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust?
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust reported $131K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's EIN?
Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6525486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
Live grants for the work Wilmar Geyer Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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