John U Wilson Charitable Trust
John U Wilson Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $173K.
John U Wilson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John U Wilson Charitable Trust gave $92K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,165
- +42.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,722
- +42.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,725
- Total assets
- $1,241,111
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (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 John U Wilson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Triune Community Church Co David Garrett ($46K). Together the top 2 received $77K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,363), which are not listed by name.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John U Wilson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triune Community Church Co David Garrett College Grove, TN | Support Religious Activities | $46,077 |
| Triune Cemetery Perpetual Care Association Co Betty Anne Roberts Nolensville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of This Organization | $30,725 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,363 |
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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 | $1,241,111 | $207,328 | $142,774 | $92,165 | 3 | $106,862 | $172,854 | $82,603 |
| 2024 | $1,175,763 | $102,389 | $103,588 | $64,584 | 3 | $75,502 | $74,303 | $79,705 |
| 2023 | $1,175,198 | $63,089 | $134,445 | $79,421 | 3 | $89,858 | $18,502 | $76,593 |
| 2022 | $1,246,879 | $91,480 | $117,854 | $74,404 | 3 | $86,048 | $62,451 | $78,441 |
| 2021 | $1,272,671 | $150,515 | $91,700 | $54,390 | 3 | $64,980 | $124,964 | $87,525 |
| 2020 | $1,214,041 | $74,422 | $96,846 | $63,136 | 3 | — | $50,898 | $76,943 |
| 2019 | $1,236,534 | $81,252 | $98,517 | $60,008 | 3 | — | $57,484 | $75,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John U Wilson Charitable Trust 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
John U Wilson Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $21K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $21K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John U Wilson Charitable Trust
How much does John U Wilson Charitable Trust give each year?
John U Wilson Charitable Trust gave $92K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 3 grants.
What is John U Wilson Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John U Wilson Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $30,725, and its average grant was $30,722, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John U Wilson Charitable Trust give grants?
John U Wilson Charitable Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John U Wilson Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on John U Wilson Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is John U Wilson Charitable Trust?
John U Wilson Charitable Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John U Wilson Charitable Trust's EIN?
John U Wilson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6275442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work John U Wilson Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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