Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable
Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $5K.
Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable at a glance
In short: Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,796
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,932
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,932
- Primary geography
- Georgia (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phillips School of Theology ($4K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $15K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips School of Theology Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $3,932 |
| Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | General Operating | $3,932 |
| Miles College Inc Fairfield, AL | General Operating | $3,932 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $4,327 | $14,377 | $11,796 | 3 | $13,873 | $4,843 | $15,213 |
| 2023 | $301,319 | $14,993 | $20,986 | $13,257 | 3 | $15,585 | $9,315 | $14,786 |
| 2022 | $307,310 | $10,402 | $23,728 | $15,390 | 3 | $17,705 | $5,092 | $16,015 |
| 2021 | $320,663 | $35,111 | $22,765 | $15,261 | 3 | $17,517 | $30,011 | $18,446 |
| 2020 | $308,327 | $13,418 | $21,848 | $15,123 | 3 | — | $8,920 | $17,172 |
| 2019 | $316,728 | $14,295 | $19,633 | $13,326 | 3 | — | $9,841 | $16,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $384 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Dept (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $384, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable
How much does Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable give each year?
Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 3 grants.
What is Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable's typical grant size?
Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $3,932, and its average grant was $3,932, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable give grants?
Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable's top state is Georgia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (33%) and Alabama (33%).
Does Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable's EIN?
Earnest W Taggart Trust (Pre 1969 Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6076749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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