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Sandt Kurt Trust

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 466088034

Sandt Kurt Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $439,117 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $219,558 and the largest $437,117. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $441,068 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$359,5642$9.1 million
2024$441,0682$8.9 million
2025$439,1172$9.4 million

How to apply

Sandt Kurt 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 Sandt Kurt Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota1$437,117
South Dakota1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Concordia University
St Paul, MN
General operating$437,117
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Milbank, SD
General operating$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sandt Kurt Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Sandt Kurt Trust give?

$439,117 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $219,558.

Who runs Sandt Kurt Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Sandt Kurt Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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