Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $70K.
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust at a glance
In short: Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust gave $65K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $65,000
- +8.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,125
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,298,610
- -0.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust
Who Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Augusta University Foundation Inc ($17K). Together the top 8 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2021) to $67K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta University Foundation Inc Augusta, GA | General Support | $17,000 |
| Augusta Symphony Inc Augusta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Dance Augusta Inc Augusta, GA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Jessye Norman School of the Arts Augusta, GA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Morris Museum of Art Augusta, GA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Aiken Civic Orchestra Aiken, SC | General Support | $7,500 |
| Augusta Mini Theatre Inc Augusta, GA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Augusta Community Concert Band Inc Augusta, GA | General Support | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,298,610 | $92,840 | $96,342 | $65,000 | 8 | $72,753 | $70,167 | $78,858 |
| 2025 | $1,301,794 | $66,008 | $88,848 | $60,000 | 7 | $70,784 | $48,310 | $75,316 |
| 2024 | $1,325,790 | $47,295 | $86,510 | $60,100 | 12 | $70,077 | $30,642 | $69,691 |
| 2023 | $1,365,237 | $51,555 | $94,848 | $67,300 | 8 | $77,389 | $35,088 | $70,125 |
| 2022 | $1,408,281 | $105,317 | $90,582 | $59,200 | 9 | $70,837 | $86,022 | $82,123 |
| 2021 | $1,393,090 | $117,476 | $90,183 | $59,000 | 9 | — | $100,542 | $73,066 |
| 2020 | $1,366,141 | $134,252 | $87,166 | $60,000 | 11 | — | $117,333 | $68,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$22K (2021) → $22K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $22K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust
How much does Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust give each year?
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust gave $65K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $60K across 7 grants.
What is Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's typical grant size?
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,125, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust give grants?
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, GA (7 grants).
Does Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's largest grantees?
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Augusta University Foundation Inc ($17,000), Augusta Symphony Inc ($10,000) and Dance Augusta Inc ($7,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust?
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's EIN?
Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6290702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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