Best Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Best Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,700 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,700
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$282,157
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,600 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 5 | $240,808 |
| 2024 | $7,600 | 8 | $260,691 |
| 2025 | $9,700 | 6 | $282,157 |
How to apply
Best Memorial Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Best Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6 | $9,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dubois County Community Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Jasper Friends of the Arts | Program support | $1,000 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey | Program support | $1,000 |
| Vincennes University Jasper Center Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jasper Public Library | Program support | $1,000 |
| Dubois County Cares | Program support | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Old National Wealth Management
Questions people ask
Does Best Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Best Memorial Trust give?
$9,700 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Best Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Old National Wealth Management (Trustee).
What does Best Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.