Jay Henges Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jay Henges Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Earth City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 30 | $25.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 30 | $25.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 29 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Jay Henges 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 Jay Henges Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 20 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Forever | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $400,000 |
| Great Rivers Habitat Alliance | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $250,000 |
| The St Louis Zoo Foundation | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $240,000 |
| The St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $150,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $100,000 |
| Individual | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $50,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $30,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| Fathers Families Support Center | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| The Backstoppers | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| Individual | Religious, charitable, scientific | $20,000 |
| Lafayette Academy | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $20,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| Individual | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| Radio Arts Foundation | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| Uso of Missouri | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| The Sun Valley Summer Symphony | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $12,500 |
| Individual | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $10,000 |
| Individual | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $10,000 |
| Polar Bears International | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $10,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $6,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Idaho | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $5,000 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $2,500 |
| Washington University | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn F Henges
- Steve W Schulte
Questions people ask
Does Jay Henges Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay Henges Charitable Trust give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Jay Henges Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn F Henges (Trustee) and Steve W Schulte (Trustee).
What does Jay Henges Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and environment and conservation.