Jay Henges Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyEarth City, Missouri · EIN 43-1197938 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Rivers Habitat Alliance | St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $250,000 |
| The St Louis Zoo Foundation | St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $240,000 |
| The St Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $150,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $100,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Wentzville, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| Fathers Families Support Center | St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $25,000 |
| Lafayette Academy | Lake St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $20,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| Radio Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $15,000 |
| The Sun Valley Summer Symphony | Sun Valley, ID | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $12,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $10,000 |
| Polar Bears International | Bozeman, MT | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $10,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $6,000 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $2,500 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Religious, charitable, scientific, e | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($620,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,542,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $3,495,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,317,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349104332
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1197938
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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