Private foundation · EIN 46-1211928 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wade 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: 9 grants paid, $250K total, median $13K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$250K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yeshivath Beth YehudahSouthfield, MIGeneral support$125K
Jewish Federation of Metro DetroitBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral support$25K
Yad Ezra IncBerkley, MIGeneral support$25K
Jerusalem Orphan Home IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$13K
American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VAGeneral support$13K
American Cancer Society IncKennesaw, GAGeneral support$13K
Holy Name Medical Center IncTeaneck, NJGeneral operating$13K
Childrens Hospital of Michigan FdnDetroit, MIGeneral support$13K
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MIGeneral support$13K

By state: Michigan 5 · New York 1 · Virginia 1 · Georgia 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Wade Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Wealth Management, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Wade 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 Wade Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $250K across 9 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Wade Charitable Trust give?

Michigan (5 grants), New York (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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