George WP Magee Trust
George WP Magee Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $353K. Net investment income was $737K.
George WP Magee Trust at a glance
In short: George WP Magee Trust gave $353K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $352,500
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,750
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,750
- Total assets
- $7,566,125
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George WP Magee Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Massachusetts Council BSA ($100K). Together the top 6 received $353K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 20 grants of 33 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George WP Magee Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $353K (2025) to $360K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Massachusetts Council BSA Westfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Mayflower Council BSA Marlborough, MA | Unrestricted General | $70,000 |
| Narragansett Council BSA Swansea, MA | Unrestricted General | $58,500 |
| Spirit of Adventure Council BSA Milton, MA | Unrestricted General | $57,000 |
| Cape Cod & the Islands Old Colony CNCL Canton, MA | Unrestricted General | $45,000 |
| Heart of New England Council BSA Lancaster, MA | Unrestricted General | $22,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,566,125 | $810,453 | $498,946 | $352,500 | 6 | $418,493 | $737,125 | $430,466 |
| 2024 | $7,225,359 | $227,107 | $477,536 | $355,000 | 6 | $412,116 | $161,185 | $405,882 |
| 2023 | $7,251,374 | $-70,684 | $500,830 | $360,000 | 6 | $425,500 | $97,072 | $376,053 |
| 2022 | $7,653,751 | $1,401,350 | $478,052 | $360,000 | 7 | $416,142 | $1,332,743 | $393,139 |
| 2021 | $7,938,823 | $463,902 | $487,141 | $355,000 | 8 | — | $405,416 | $433,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George WP Magee Trust reported a distributable amount of $430K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George WP Magee Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$82K (2022) → $91K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $91K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George WP Magee Trust
How much does George WP Magee Trust give each year?
George WP Magee Trust gave $353K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $355K across 6 grants.
What is George WP Magee Trust's typical grant size?
George WP Magee Trust's median grant in 2025 was $57,750, and its average grant was $58,750, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George WP Magee Trust give grants?
George WP Magee Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does George WP Magee Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George WP Magee Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George WP Magee Trust's largest grantees?
George WP Magee Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Western Massachusetts Council BSA ($100,000), Mayflower Council BSA ($70,000) and Narragansett Council BSA ($58,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George WP Magee Trust?
George WP Magee Trust reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $418K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $430K (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 George WP Magee Trust's EIN?
George WP Magee Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6011097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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