Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust
Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $303K.
Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust gave $140K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $70K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $139,672
- +9.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $69,836
- +9.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $69,836
- Total assets
- $2,595,218
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Augustin's Church Corp of DSM ($70K). Together the top 2 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $150K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustin's Church Corp of DSM Des Moines, IA | General Operating | $69,836 |
| Westminster Untd Presbyterian Church Des Moines, IA | General Operating | $69,836 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,595,218 | $327,023 | $165,033 | $139,672 | 2 | $142,014 | $302,656 | $150,581 |
| 2025 | $2,433,782 | $112,433 | $155,812 | $127,260 | 2 | $131,008 | $89,423 | $143,419 |
| 2024 | $2,477,171 | $177,906 | $148,150 | $125,022 | 2 | $128,590 | $157,351 | $130,829 |
| 2023 | $2,447,417 | $164,816 | $178,650 | $149,824 | 2 | $153,259 | $146,603 | $128,457 |
| 2022 | $2,461,256 | $321,910 | $160,192 | $136,760 | 2 | $140,380 | $302,093 | $153,443 |
| 2021 | $2,299,607 | $95,709 | $151,209 | $127,620 | 2 | — | $77,365 | $138,732 |
| 2020 | $2,370,285 | $132,116 | $78,658 | $56,652 | 2 | — | $114,733 | $130,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$23K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2020–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $23K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust
How much does Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust give each year?
Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust gave $140K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $127K across 2 grants.
How large is Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust?
Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (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.
Where does Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust operate?
Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust's EIN?
Winfield & Margaret Scott Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6338433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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