Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust
Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Greensboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $209K.
Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust gave $150K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $150K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $150,000
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $2,011,601
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Everyage ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $130K (2022) to $150K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everyage Newton, NC | Religious & Educational Programs | $150,000 |
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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 | $2,011,601 | $235,164 | $184,438 | $150,000 | 1 | $156,813 | $208,542 | $159,414 |
| 2025 | $1,960,875 | $157,488 | $176,305 | $145,000 | 1 | $151,441 | $131,393 | $151,128 |
| 2024 | $1,979,692 | $115,635 | $162,973 | $130,000 | 1 | $135,644 | $93,319 | $137,863 |
| 2023 | $2,027,030 | $305,566 | $159,522 | $130,000 | 1 | $134,885 | $283,858 | $132,871 |
| 2022 | $1,880,986 | $179,711 | $162,570 | $130,000 | 1 | $135,731 | $156,115 | $155,168 |
| 2021 | $1,863,845 | $123,036 | $156,731 | $131,000 | 1 | — | $102,139 | $128,541 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Trust Company Of The South, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Trust Company Of The South
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $29K (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 $29K, to Trust Company of the South (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust
How much does Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust give each year?
Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust gave $150K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $145K across 1 grant.
How large is Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust?
Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust operate?
Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust's EIN?
Maye Morrison Abernathy Testamentary Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6257481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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