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Robert F Empson Trust

Preselected recipients only Clayton, Missouri · EIN 376051722

Robert F Empson Trust is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $128,282 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $64,141 and the largest $64,141. 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 up from $115,709 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$138,8702$2.5 million
2023$115,7092$2.9 million
2024$128,2822$3.0 million

How to apply

Robert F Empson 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 Robert F Empson Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$128,282

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
CDF DBA Carle Ctr for Philanthropy
Urbana, IL
General operations$64,141
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
General operations$64,141

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robert F Empson Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Robert F Empson Trust give?

$128,282 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $64,141.

Who runs Robert F Empson Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Commerce Trust Company (Trustee).

What does Robert F Empson Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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