May Wilson Adams Char Fdn
May Wilson Adams Char Fdn is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $6K.
May Wilson Adams Char Fdn at a glance
In short: May Wilson Adams Char Fdn gave $7K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,630
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,630
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,630
- Total assets
- $117,213
- -1.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 May Wilson Adams Char Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lower Susquehanna Synod Elca ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 May Wilson Adams Char Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 118% 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 $5K (2021) to $7K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Susquehanna Synod Elca Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $6,630 |
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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 | $117,213 | $7,891 | $9,637 | $6,630 | 1 | $7,794 | $6,202 | $6,598 |
| 2025 | $118,981 | $5,522 | $9,554 | $6,500 | 1 | $7,706 | $3,697 | $6,512 |
| 2024 | $122,997 | $5,428 | $2,680 | — | — | $1,061 | $3,411 | $5,926 |
| 2023 | $120,291 | $-7,623 | $10,196 | $6,813 | 2 | $7,885 | $971 | $5,914 |
| 2022 | $138,133 | $31,135 | $10,467 | $6,987 | 1 | $8,282 | $29,092 | $6,697 |
| 2021 | $117,479 | $12,115 | $7,518 | $4,632 | 2 | — | $10,287 | $6,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, May Wilson Adams Char Fdn reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
May Wilson Adams Char Fdn's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alan R. Wilson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$310 (2021) → $308 (2026)
BNY Mellon N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Karen Louise Wilson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$310 (2021) → $308 (2026)
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 $2K, to BNY Mellon N a (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about May Wilson Adams Char Fdn
How much does May Wilson Adams Char Fdn give each year?
May Wilson Adams Char Fdn gave $7K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is May Wilson Adams Char Fdn?
May Wilson Adams Char Fdn reported $117K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does May Wilson Adams Char Fdn operate?
May Wilson Adams Char Fdn has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is May Wilson Adams Char Fdn's EIN?
May Wilson Adams Char Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7878702. 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 July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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