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Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $369K. Total assets have grown from $856K in 2011 to $2.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi and South Carolina. According to available records, Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust has made 28 grants totaling $435K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $106K and $220K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $220K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $54K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Mississippi and South Carolina and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust reported 28 individual grants totaling $435,471 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $4,750 and $20,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $54,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $130,714 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in MS, which received 26 of the 28 grants on record (93 percent). Of its 11 distinct grantees, 64 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Greenwood Leflore Educational Foundation ($180,000), Museum Of The Mississippi Delta ($66,000) and Mdcc Foundation Inc ($51,662).
Computed from 28 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$36K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, SC, IL.
Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $435K across 28 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $54K.
Leflore county, ms, physically and mentally handicapped persons and charitable organizations that provide programs to such persons.
Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust is headquartered in BIRMINGHAM, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Bank Trust Dept | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| John R Pittman | CO TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John P Henson | CO TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$435K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Leflore Educational FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Greenwood, MS | $50K | 2023 |
| Mdcc Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Moorhead, MS | $27K | 2023 |
| Delta Streets AcademyGENERAL OPERATING | Greenwood, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Artplace Mississippi IncGENERAL OPERATING | Greenwood, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| French Camp AcademyGENERAL OPERATING | French Camp, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Museum Of The Mississippi DeltaGENERAL OPERATING | Greenwood, MS | $4K | 2023 |
| Beacon Harbor IncSERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR | Greenwood, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| American Legion Post 29GENERAL OPERATING | Greenwood, MS | $8K | 2022 |
| Greenwood Woman'S ClubGENERAL OPERATING | Greenwood, SC | $3K | 2021 |
| Westminister Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Joliet, IL | $2K | 2021 |
| America Legion Post 29SCHOLARSHIPS | Greenwood, MS | $2K | 2021 |
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BIRMINGHAM, AL