Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 56-6355445

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $693K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $38K.

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc at a glance

In short: Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc gave $37K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$37,000
-11.9% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
5
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$7,400
-11.9% vs 2025
Median grant
$9,000
Total assets
$693,214
-0.6% vs 2025
Primary geography
North Carolina (92% 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 Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc

Who Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc: $10KBrother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc$10KAsheville Humane Society Inc: $10KAsheville Humane Society Inc$10KHumane Society of Buncombe County: $9KHumane Society of BuncombeCounty$9KAppalachian Wildlife Refuge: $5KAppalachian Wildlife Refuge$5KAmerican Humane Association: $3KAmerican Humane Association$3K

The largest 2026 recipient was Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc ($10K). Together the top 5 received $37K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

AshevilleCandlerSkylandWashington

How Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 97% 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

$0$20K$40K$60K5 grants2021 4 grants2022 6 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $42K (2025). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $37K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc Asheville, NCGeneral Operating$10,000
Asheville Humane Society Inc Asheville, NCGeneral Operating$10,000
Humane Society of Buncombe County Asheville, NCGeneral Operating$9,000
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge Candler, NCGeneral Operating$5,000
American Humane Association Washington, DCGeneral Operating$3,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$693,214$49,495$53,988$37,0005$41,624$37,526$43,051
2025$697,457$34,222$57,492$42,0005$47,362$24,420$40,354
2024$721,296$29,877$46,919$32,5005$37,657$20,425$37,691
2023$738,483$25,753$55,013$40,0006$45,217$17,091$37,731
2022$767,717$58,594$48,712$32,0004$38,014$47,922$44,327
2021$757,600$63,133$52,147$35,0005—$53,703$39,241

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc'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

    $12K (2021) → $12K (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

Wells Fargo Bank N a — Trustee: $12KWells Fargo Bank N aTrustee$12K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc

How much does Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc give each year?

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc gave $37K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $42K across 5 grants.

What is Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc's typical grant size?

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc's median grant in 2026 was $9,000, and its average grant was $7,400, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc give grants?

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc gives mostly in North Carolina: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (3 grants).

Does Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc's largest grantees?

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc's largest 2026 grantees include Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc ($10,000), Asheville Humane Society Inc ($10,000) and Humane Society of Buncombe County ($9,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc?

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc reported $693K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc's EIN?

Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6355445. 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

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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