Helen N Poston Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Helen N Poston Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $91,500 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 11 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $104,500 | 9 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bill Titcomb US Bank NA PO Box 308, St Joseph, MO 64502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 364-7245 |
| What to submit | Letter showing need and request |
| Restrictions | To 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Helen N Poston Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $59,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Community Food Bank | General operating | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | General operating | $20,000 |
| Pony Express Council Bsa | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $15,000 |
| Afl-Cio Nwmo United Labor Community Serv | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of NE KS NW Mo | General operating | $7,500 |
| Allied Arts Council of St Joseph | General operating | $4,500 |
| Pony Express National Museum | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Helen N Poston Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Helen N Poston Charitable Trust give?
$104,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Helen N Poston Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Helen N Poston Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and arts and culture.