Louise G Wilson Education Fund
Louise G Wilson Education Fund is a private foundation, based in Sumter, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $269K. Net investment income was $173K.
Louise G Wilson Education Fund at a glance
In short: Louise G Wilson Education Fund gave $269K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $269K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $268,554
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $268,554
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $268,554
- Total assets
- $3,439,015
- +4.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% 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 Louise G Wilson Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Student Loans ($269K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Louise G Wilson Education Fund gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 223% 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 $142K (2021) to $269K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $269K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loans Sumter, SC | Higher Education in Medical Fields of Study | $268,554 |
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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 | $3,439,015 | $207,792 | $324,744 | $268,554 | 1 | $290,151 | $173,199 | $130,171 |
| 2025 | $3,287,417 | $372,700 | $300,632 | $252,411 | 1 | $272,852 | $344,920 | $119,660 |
| 2024 | $2,962,934 | $131,084 | $215,637 | $172,406 | 1 | $191,518 | $106,965 | $114,946 |
| 2023 | $2,875,081 | $143,968 | $252,486 | $208,774 | 1 | $227,027 | $118,510 | $107,692 |
| 2022 | $2,774,568 | $202,726 | $196,027 | $153,613 | 1 | $172,970 | $179,669 | $103,188 |
| 2021 | $2,606,264 | $113,347 | $184,699 | $141,645 | 1 | — | $88,375 | $112,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise G Wilson Education Fund reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louise G Wilson Education Fund's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Catherine K. Gardner
Vice President Trust Comptroller
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sanders
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick K. Webb
Senior Portfolio Manager
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Thompson
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bush
Senior Vice President of Synovus Trust Company
New on the 2026 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Elizabeth K. Rodgers (2021–2025) — President of Synovus Trust Company
- Former: Mary Smith (2021–2023) — City Executive
- Former: Michael F. Halpern (2021–2022) — Senior Portfolio Manager
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 Louise G Wilson Education Fund
How much does Louise G Wilson Education Fund give each year?
Louise G Wilson Education Fund gave $269K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $252K across 1 grant.
How large is Louise G Wilson Education Fund?
Louise G Wilson Education Fund reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Louise G Wilson Education Fund operate?
Louise G Wilson Education Fund has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Louise G Wilson Education Fund's EIN?
Louise G Wilson Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6087020. 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 August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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