K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund

Private foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, GA EIN: 58-1413110

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.

Key facts about K T and Zelma Wilson Trust Fund

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.

EIN
58-1413110
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$18,942
Grants made (2026)
5
Average grant
$3,788
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$395,409
Primary geography
Georgia (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$395K

+23.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$19K

+7.8% YoY

Grant Count

5

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+7.8% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

WadleyLagrangeLismanSharpsburg

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K5 grants2021 5 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $22K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $19K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

Lagrange College: $17KLagrange College$17KMt Gilead United Methodist Church: $500Mt Gilead United MethodistChurch$500Pleasant Hill Community Church: $500Pleasant Hill Community Church$500Bethel United Methodist Church: $500Bethel United Methodist Church$500Almond United Methodist Church: $250Almond United Methodist Church$250

The largest 2026 recipient was Lagrange College ($17K). Together the top 5 received $19K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lagrange College Lagrange, GAFor Scholarships$17,192
Mt Gilead United Methodist Church Wadley, ALOperation of Church$500
Pleasant Hill Community Church Wadley, ALOperation of Church$500
Bethel United Methodist Church Lagrange, GAOperation of the Church$500
Almond United Methodist Church Wadley, ALOperation of Church$250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2021 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$395,409$319,077$291,823
Revenue$102,407$47,526$19,118
Expenses$26,075$24,698$24,487
Qualifying Distributions$18,942$17,565$17,427
Net Investment Income$102,407$47,526$19,118
Distributable Amount$18,389$18,942$17,565

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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.

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