K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund is a private foundation, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $102K.
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund at a glance
In short: K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund gave $19K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,942
- +7.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,788
- +7.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $395,409
- +23.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lagrange College ($17K). Together the top 5 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% 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 $17K (2024) to $22K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lagrange College Lagrange, GA | For Scholarships | $17,192 |
| Mt Gilead United Methodist Church Wadley, AL | Operation of Church | $500 |
| Pleasant Hill Community Church Wadley, AL | Operation of Church | $500 |
| Bethel United Methodist Church Lagrange, GA | Operation of the Church | $500 |
| Almond United Methodist Church Wadley, AL | Operation of Church | $250 |
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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 | $395,409 | $102,407 | $26,075 | $18,942 | 5 | $18,942 | $102,407 | $18,389 |
| 2025 | $319,077 | $47,526 | $24,698 | $17,565 | 5 | $17,565 | $47,526 | $18,942 |
| 2024 | $291,823 | $19,118 | $24,487 | $17,427 | 5 | $17,427 | $19,118 | $17,565 |
| 2023 | $301,432 | $14,706 | $27,455 | $21,606 | 5 | $21,606 | $14,706 | $17,427 |
| 2021 | $308,714 | $36,092 | $24,417 | $17,738 | 5 | — | $36,092 | $19,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's only listed officer is Teresa T. Abell, Custodian on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Teresa T. Abell
Custodian
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund
How much does K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund give each year?
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund gave $19K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $18K across 5 grants.
What is K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's typical grant size?
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $3,788, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund give grants?
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund gives mostly in Georgia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wadley, AL (3 grants) and Lagrange, GA (2 grants).
Does K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operation of Church" (3 grants).
Who are K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's largest grantees?
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's largest 2026 grantees include Lagrange College ($17,192), Mt Gilead United Methodist Church ($500) and Pleasant Hill Community Church ($500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund?
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund reported $395K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's EIN?
K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1413110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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