Private foundation · EIN 06-6266268 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward B Dyer Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $145K total, median $66K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$145K
Median grant
$66K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Peters Corporate SocietyDanbury, CTGeneral operating$76K
St Francis Xavier Parish CorporationNew Milford, CTGeneral operating$66K
Sacred Heart of Jesus ChurchDanbury, CTGeneral operating$2,808

About this foundation

Edward B Dyer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Edward B Dyer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Edward B Dyer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 3 grants, a median of $66K.

Where does Edward B Dyer Charitable Trust give?

Connecticut (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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