Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust is a private foundation, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $184K.
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust at a glance
In short: Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust gave $159K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $53K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $158,828
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $52,943
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $79,294
- Total assets
- $2,909,094
- +0.3% vs 2025
- 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.
Who Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was O'Connell School ($79K). Together the top 2 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($79,294), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% 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 $159K (2021) to $159K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $79,294 |
| O'Connell School Galveston, TX | Student Financial Aid | $79,294 |
| St Mary's Cathedral Galveston, TX | MASS | $240 |
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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 | $2,909,094 | $199,029 | $190,331 | $158,828 | 3 | $166,279 | $184,201 | $154,143 |
| 2025 | $2,900,396 | $209,216 | $192,604 | $158,828 | 3 | $166,137 | $193,296 | $148,984 |
| 2024 | $2,885,414 | $279,423 | $186,662 | $158,828 | 3 | $165,728 | $265,950 | $137,033 |
| 2023 | $2,792,653 | $94,356 | $188,181 | $158,828 | 3 | $165,691 | $81,429 | $142,370 |
| 2022 | $2,882,419 | $273,751 | $191,121 | $158,828 | 3 | $166,930 | $251,767 | $168,776 |
| 2021 | $2,799,789 | $156,561 | $187,202 | $158,828 | 3 | — | $134,560 | $150,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust's only listed officer is Moody National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Moody National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$26K (2021) → $26K (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 $26K, to Moody National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust
How much does Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust give each year?
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust gave $159K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $159K across 3 grants.
What is Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust's typical grant size?
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust's median grant in 2026 was $79,294, and its average grant was $52,943, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust give grants?
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr 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 Galveston, TX (2 grants).
Does Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust?
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust's EIN?
Estate of Fred Wimhurst Jr Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0331528. 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.
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 June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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