Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $174K.
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw gave $73K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $73,280
- +18.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,656
- +18.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,656
- Total assets
- $1,329,426
- +10.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (80% 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 Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Salvation Army ($15K). Together the top 5 received $73K.
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 Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 111% 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 $47K (2021) to $73K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted General | $14,656 |
| Maine Children's Home Waterville, ME | Unrestricted General | $14,656 |
| Skills Inc Saint Albans, ME | Unrestricted General | $14,656 |
| Corpus Christi Parish Waterville, ME | Unrestricted General | $14,656 |
| Maine General Medical Center Augusta, ME | Unrestricted General | $14,656 |
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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 | $1,329,426 | $189,751 | $99,731 | $73,280 | 5 | $82,406 | $174,017 | $73,939 |
| 2025 | $1,203,826 | $107,597 | $85,758 | $61,680 | 5 | $70,271 | $91,559 | $69,828 |
| 2024 | $1,178,174 | $47,686 | $68,976 | $47,955 | 5 | $55,721 | $30,814 | $64,104 |
| 2023 | $1,193,001 | $-38,702 | $88,260 | $61,620 | 5 | $69,294 | $12,151 | $62,318 |
| 2022 | $1,308,558 | $268,112 | $97,883 | $72,395 | 5 | $81,483 | $251,386 | $72,371 |
| 2021 | $1,271,099 | $96,081 | $70,014 | $47,090 | 5 | — | $82,994 | $65,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$21K (2022) → $22K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $22K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw
How much does Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw give each year?
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw gave $73K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $62K across 5 grants.
What is Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's median grant in 2026 was $14,656, and its average grant was $14,656, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw give grants?
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw gives mostly in Maine: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waterville, ME (2 grants).
Does Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's largest 2026 grantees include Salvation Army ($14,656), Maine Children's Home ($14,656) and Skills Inc ($14,656), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw?
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's EIN?
Laura E Carelton Ch Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6114488. 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 May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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