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J Bern Praught Trust

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 946071138

J Bern Praught Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $67,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$45,0001$774,705
2023$67,5001$855,887
2024$45,0001$892,107

How to apply

J Bern Praught 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What J Bern Praught Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$45,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Roman Catholic Archbishop of SF
San Francisco, CA
General operating$45,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does J Bern Praught Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does J Bern Praught Trust give?

$45,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $45,000.

Who runs J Bern Praught Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does J Bern Praught Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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