Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust
The Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations, with its grant-program description identifying arts and social services and a focus on organizations operating in Tarrant County.
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust gave $4.1M across 25 grants in 2026 (avg $164K), mostly in Texas. 42% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $4,100,000
- +4.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 25
- -39.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $164,000
- +71.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $11,606,715
- -14.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists a brief description of the program or project, the amount requested, and copies of IRS documents concerning tax-exempt status as application materials. It restricts awards to Texas organizations in existence before January 24, 1982.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists June 30 and December 31. The June 30, 2026 deadline has passed; December 31, 2026 is the next listed deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists June 30 and December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Garlock - Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: PO Box 830241, Dallas, TX 75283-0241
Phone: (209) 214-2396
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust
Who Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Texas A&M Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 152 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Texas. The grant-program description identifies a focus on organizations operating in Tarrant County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $232K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 4% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 358% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $725K (2021) to $4.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 25 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Fort Worth Capital Campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas Fort Worth, TX | The Lifesaving Capacity at | $750,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Cente Dallas, TX | Expansion of Cancer | $500,000 |
| Fort Worth Art Assn-Modern Art Museum FW Fort Worth, TX | Rashid Johnson: a Poem for | $250,000 |
| All Saints Health Foundation Dallas, TX | Support for Nicu Expansion | $250,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services Fort Worth, TX | Family Resource Ctr Serving | $230,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
| Hurst Euless Bedford ISD Bedford, TX | Support Momentum | $125,000 |
| Ranching Heritage Association Lubbock, TX | Red Steagall Institute for | $75,000 |
| Camp Fire USA First Texas Council Fort Worth, TX | Education Apprenticeship | $75,000 |
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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 | $11,606,715 | $2,757,120 | $4,726,768 | $4,100,000 | 25 | $4,291,712 | $2,361,043 | $1,200,060 |
| 2025 | $13,518,211 | $3,178,046 | $4,639,593 | $3,920,000 | 41 | $4,122,533 | $2,691,073 | $1,285,487 |
| 2024 | $15,040,697 | $2,821,268 | $3,393,402 | $2,585,000 | 42 | $2,789,349 | $2,249,392 | $1,311,990 |
| 2023 | $15,614,850 | $2,615,431 | $3,745,683 | $3,025,000 | 28 | $3,225,534 | $2,117,266 | $1,339,200 |
| 2022 | $16,746,913 | $2,962,926 | $1,518,448 | $800,000 | 16 | $1,018,486 | $2,504,933 | $617,146 |
| 2021 | $15,319,500 | $1,881,832 | $1,169,039 | $725,000 | 19 | — | $1,616,955 | $1,091,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust was established to benefit charitable organizations in the arts and social services. Its grant-program description lists arts, culture and humanities, and human services.
Its 2026 grants also show support for organizations working in areas including education, health, animal welfare, and services for children and families. For example, the Humane Society of North Texas describes its mission as saving, sheltering, protecting, and advocating for animals in need in North Texas. ACH Child and Family Services says it brings resources and skills to children and families facing challenges. All Saints Health Foundation describes its work as supporting the activities and medical objectives of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 25 grants totaling $4,100,000. Individual grants ranged from $15,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $70,000. Its largest reported awards included $1,000,000 to Texas A&M Foundation, $750,000 to Humane Society of North Texas, $500,000 to UT Southwestern Medical Center, and $250,000 each to Fort Worth Art Association–Modern Art Museum FW and All Saints Health Foundation.
The trust’s grant-program description lists awards of $15,000–$40,000. It also says grantees must skip one grant cycle, described as one year, before applying again. Its 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$257K (2022) → $214K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $214K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust
How much does Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust give each year?
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust gave $4.1M across 25 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3.9M across 41 grants.
What is Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $70,000, and its average grant was $164,000, across 25 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust that year got $232K on average.
Where does Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust give grants?
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (14 grants) and Dallas, TX (5 grants).
Does Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Texas A&M Foundation ($1,000,000), Humane Society of North Texas ($750,000) and UT Southwestern Medical Cente ($500,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust?
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust fund?
The trust was established to benefit charitable organizations in the arts and social services. Its grant-program description lists arts, culture and humanities, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust?
The 2025 filing lists a brief description of the program or project, the amount requested, and copies of IRS documents concerning tax-exempt status as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's EIN?
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1881219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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