Dixie Wonders Trust
Dixie Wonders Trust is a private foundation, based in Johnston, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $268K.
Dixie Wonders Trust at a glance
In short: Dixie Wonders Trust gave $170K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $170,393
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- Average grant
- $18,933
- Median grant
- $17,039
- Total assets
- $3,047,587
- +2.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (48% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Dixie Wonders Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lesley College Scholarship Fund ($43K). Together the top 9 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dixie Wonders Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−18%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2022) to $207K (2023). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lesley College Scholarship Fund Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $42,598 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Peterborough, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $38,338 |
| Crystal Cathedral Ministries Garden Grove, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $21,299 |
| NH Association for the Blind Concord, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $17,039 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $17,039 |
| Monadnock Community Hospital Peterborough, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $8,520 |
| Peterborough Town Library Peterborough, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $8,520 |
| Home Healthcare Hospice & Community Keene, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $8,520 |
| College Club of Boston MA Boston, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $8,520 |
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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 | $3,047,587 | $299,218 | $222,447 | $170,393 | 9 | $186,353 | $267,605 | $182,891 |
| 2025 | $2,968,502 | $281,485 | $48,901 | — | — | $15,501 | $250,702 | $174,925 |
| 2024 | $2,734,323 | $207,868 | $199,228 | $154,320 | 9 | $168,768 | $179,155 | $158,675 |
| 2023 | $2,723,177 | $198,793 | $254,847 | $207,338 | 9 | $221,949 | $170,013 | $157,400 |
| 2022 | $2,728,015 | $246,304 | $202,399 | $152,893 | 8 | $169,305 | $214,273 | $188,427 |
| 2021 | $2,734,980 | $161,320 | $216,205 | $168,180 | 9 | — | $132,337 | $187,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dixie Wonders Trust reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dixie Wonders Trust's only listed officer is Citizens N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Citizens N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $30K (2026)
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 $30K, to Citizens N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dixie Wonders Trust
How much does Dixie Wonders Trust give each year?
Dixie Wonders Trust gave $170K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Dixie Wonders Trust's typical grant size?
Dixie Wonders Trust's median grant in 2026 was $17,039, and its average grant was $18,933, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dixie Wonders Trust give grants?
Dixie Wonders Trust's top state is New Hampshire, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (40%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peterborough, NH (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Dixie Wonders Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dixie Wonders Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dixie Wonders Trust's largest grantees?
Dixie Wonders Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Lesley College Scholarship Fund ($42,598), All Saints Episcopal Church ($38,338) and Crystal Cathedral Ministries ($21,299), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dixie Wonders Trust?
Dixie Wonders Trust reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dixie Wonders Trust's EIN?
Dixie Wonders Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6100139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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