Brook Trout Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Brook Trout Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $68,250. 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$136,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$68,250
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $121,500 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 9 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $136,500 | 11 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Brook Trout Charitable 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 Brook Trout Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $108,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $18,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Villages Grand Lodge of Pa | General operating | $68,250 |
| Childrens Dyslexia Centers Inc | General operating | $18,000 |
| Harrisburg Area Food Pantry | General operating | $12,625 |
| Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg | General operating | $5,625 |
| Miss Bobbis Place Inc | General operating | $5,500 |
| The Foundation for Enhancing | General operating | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| God Luv Ya Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dauphin County Casa | General operating | $5,000 |
| Zion Evan Lutheran Church | General operating | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Brook Trout Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brook Trout Charitable Trust give?
$136,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brook Trout Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Brook Trout Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.