Private foundation · EIN 23-6769170 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ginkinger Memorial 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: 12 grants paid, $276K total, median $29K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$276K
Median grant
$29K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral operating$29K
Baptist Home of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$29K
Childpromise IncPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$29K
Simpson HouseBala Cynwyd, PAGeneral operating$29K
Methodist Home for ChildrenPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$29K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral operating$29K
The American National Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating$29K
The Trustees of Univ of PaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$22K
Church Farm SchoolExton, PAGeneral operating$22K
The Union League Legacy FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$15K
Guide Dog Fdn for the Blind IncSmithtown, NYGeneral operating$7,250
Guiding Eyes for the Blind IncYorktown Heights, NYGeneral operating$7,250

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · New York 3 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Ginkinger Memorial Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank Na Tr Tax Dept, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ginkinger Memorial 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 Ginkinger Memorial Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $276K across 12 grants, a median of $29K.

Where does Ginkinger Memorial Trust give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), New York (3 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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