Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust
Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $567K. Net investment income was $4K.
Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust at a glance
In short: Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust gave $567K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $283K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $566,886
- +1562.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $283,443
- +1562.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $283,443
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Salvation Army ($283K). Together the top 2 received $567K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $567K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $567K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $283,443 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Scholarships for School of | $283,443 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-22,448 | $580,434 | $566,886 | 2 | $573,235 | $4,214 | $17,908 |
| 2022 | $600,070 | $122,616 | $47,893 | $34,106 | 2 | $38,761 | $113,316 | $33,797 |
| 2021 | $586,375 | $48,226 | $43,859 | $31,884 | 2 | — | $41,247 | $32,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $4K (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $4K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust
How much does Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust give each year?
Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust gave $567K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $34K across 2 grants.
Where does Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust operate?
Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust's EIN?
Louise Elliott Graves Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6468626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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