L W Allison Scholarship Trust
L W Allison Scholarship Trust is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $436K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $20K.
L W Allison Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: L W Allison Scholarship Trust gave $22K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,700
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,850
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,850
- Total assets
- $436,406
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (67% 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 L W Allison Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jacksonville State University ($15K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How L W Allison Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $24K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | Scholarships | $14,500 |
| Office of the President Young Harris Young Harris, GA | Scholarships | $7,200 |
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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 | $436,406 | $24,393 | $28,166 | $21,700 | 2 | $23,714 | $20,203 | $22,359 |
| 2024 | $440,328 | $23,579 | $27,196 | $20,600 | 2 | $22,619 | $19,414 | $21,977 |
| 2023 | $443,922 | $23,743 | $27,134 | $21,300 | 2 | $23,252 | $19,781 | $21,269 |
| 2022 | $447,367 | $9,218 | $29,146 | $23,250 | 2 | $25,138 | $8,950 | $23,043 |
| 2021 | $467,319 | $27,580 | $30,455 | $24,000 | 2 | $26,028 | $23,389 | $26,903 |
| 2020 | $470,187 | $21,539 | $27,236 | $21,000 | 2 | — | $17,567 | $25,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L W Allison Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
L W Allison Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Dept (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about L W Allison Scholarship Trust
How much does L W Allison Scholarship Trust give each year?
L W Allison Scholarship Trust gave $22K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
How large is L W Allison Scholarship Trust?
L W Allison Scholarship Trust reported $436K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does L W Allison Scholarship Trust operate?
L W Allison Scholarship Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia.
What is L W Allison Scholarship Trust's EIN?
L W Allison Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6191296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work L W Allison Scholarship 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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