Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $340K.
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw at a glance
In short: Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw gave $1.8M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $360K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,797,556
- +2845.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $359,511
- +2845.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $359,495
- Total assets
- $60,900
- -96.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (40% 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 Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Fdn ($360K). Together the top 5 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw gives
- Giving grew 1742% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2024) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Fdn Sanibel, FL | Unrestricted General | $359,576 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $359,495 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $359,495 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | Legacy Gift Officer D.kay | $359,495 |
| Sierra Club Foundation San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted General | $359,495 |
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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 | $60,900 | $357,414 | $1,829,788 | $1,797,556 | 5 | $1,806,137 | $340,311 | $83,049 |
| 2024 | $1,523,476 | $55,548 | $82,486 | $61,030 | 5 | $68,813 | $37,274 | $85,683 |
| 2023 | $1,516,966 | $-30,566 | $109,729 | $82,390 | 5 | $89,654 | $20,505 | $80,577 |
| 2022 | $1,636,888 | $327,159 | $122,316 | $97,595 | 5 | $105,974 | $310,640 | $90,519 |
| 2021 | $1,615,588 | $136,847 | $93,609 | $69,669 | 5 | — | $123,379 | $90,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw'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
$20K (2022) → $19K (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 $19K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw
How much does Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw give each year?
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw gave $1.8M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 5 grants.
What is Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's typical grant size?
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's median grant in 2025 was $359,495, and its average grant was $359,511, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw give grants?
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's largest grantees?
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's largest 2025 grantees include Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Fdn ($359,576), Environmental Defense Fund ($359,495) and National Audubon Society ($359,495), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw?
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's EIN?
Gwendolyn J McCullen Char Trust Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6515785. 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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