York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust
The York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its stated grant purposes include religious organizations, higher education, the fine and performing arts, assistance to elderly people, and the intellectual and physical development of young people.
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust at a glance
In short: York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,000
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,857
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $3,260,924
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing directs applicants to contact Wells Fargo Philanthropic and consult Wells Fargo’s private-foundation materials for application forms, materials, and award restrictions. The filing lists a May 1 deadline; that deadline is past as of September 29, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropic
Mailing address: 100 N Main St Fl 5D4001-052, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (888) 235-4351
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust
Who York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Victoria Ballet Theatre ($30K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s program description identifies Victoria, Texas, as its intended community and says eligible organizations must be located in Victoria. In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 13% to recipients in Colorado, and 8% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). 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 (2020–2025). 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 $176K (2020) to $195K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Ballet Theatre Victoria, TX | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Victoria Inc Victoria, TX | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Young Life Colorado SPGS, CO | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry Victoria, TX | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Foster Parents of Victoria Victoria, TX | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory School Compton, CA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach Inc Victoria, TX | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Vine School Victoria, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Victoria Symphony Society Inc Victoria, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Teens Grounded Inc Victoria, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,260,924 | $330,916 | $276,203 | $194,000 | 14 | $212,754 | $268,298 | $221,653 |
| 2024 | $3,206,746 | $162,251 | $263,411 | $192,000 | 14 | $210,434 | $131,292 | $212,160 |
| 2023 | $3,308,586 | $225,206 | $261,538 | $191,000 | 17 | $208,079 | $171,206 | $208,922 |
| 2022 | $3,341,019 | $203,753 | $279,081 | $195,355 | 16 | $214,033 | $177,701 | $207,214 |
| 2021 | $3,416,240 | $437,298 | $264,064 | $182,500 | 15 | $203,443 | $382,500 | $218,811 |
| 2020 | $3,245,357 | $298,788 | $236,821 | $175,550 | 17 | — | $255,620 | $203,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust reported a distributable amount of $222K 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
The trust’s stated mission is to benefit citizens of Victoria, Texas through grants for religious purposes, higher education, fine and performing arts, assistance to the elderly, and the intellectual and physical development of young people. Its program description also names arts, culture and humanities; education; health; human services; and religion as program areas.
The 2025 recipients illustrate a range of supported activities. Victoria Ballet Theatre says its mission is to train local dancers and expose the community to professional artists and performances. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents encounter the person of Jesus Christ through activities including weekly meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach says it helps adults with alcohol and chemical addictions pursue sobriety through Christ-centered recovery. Victoria Symphony Society says it provides orchestra performances to the public, while Victoria Bach Festival Association describes its work as educating and inspiring musicians and audiences through orchestral, choral, and chamber music. Donum Dei says it rehabilitates people with physical or mental disabilities and learning disabilities, and Victoria Christian School describes its mission as providing Christian education, training, and recreational facilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 14 grants totaling $194,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median of $11,500. The largest awards included $30,000 to Victoria Ballet Theatre, $25,000 each to Boys Girls Clubs of Victoria and Young Life, and $15,000 each to Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry, Foster Parents of Victoria, and Our Lady of Victory School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$48K (2020) → $60K (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 $60K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust
How much does York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust give each year?
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $192K across 14 grants.
What is York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's typical grant size?
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's median grant in 2025 was $11,500, and its average grant was $13,857, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust give grants?
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (13%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Victoria, TX (11 grants).
Does York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's largest grantees?
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Victoria Ballet Theatre ($30,000), Boys Girls Clubs of Victoria Inc ($25,000) and Young Life ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust?
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (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 York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust fund?
The trust’s stated mission is to benefit citizens of Victoria, Texas through grants for religious purposes, higher education, fine and performing arts, assistance to the elderly, and the intellectual and physical development of young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust?
The 2025 filing directs applicants to contact Wells Fargo Philanthropic and consult Wells Fargo’s private-foundation materials for application forms, materials, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's EIN?
York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6446490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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