Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 75-6274172

Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $983K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K. Net investment income was $125K.

Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw at a glance

In short: Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw gave $46K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $46K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$46,000
+9.5% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$46,000
+9.5% vs 2025
Median grant
$46,000
Total assets
$982,547
+11.1% vs 2025
Primary geography
Texas (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 Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

The University of Texas: $46KThe University of Texas$46K

The largest 2026 recipient was The University of Texas ($46K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Dallas

How Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 97% 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

$0$20K$40K$60K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $47K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Texas Dallas, TXProvide Medical School$46,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$982,547$136,625$65,892$46,0001$52,883$124,808$54,796
2025$884,702$79,199$59,994$42,0001$48,487$67,241$51,690
2024$862,704$33,524$57,012$41,0621$46,988$20,836$47,841
2023$881,593$-27,619$67,674$47,2861$53,193$9,002$46,969
2022$976,460$198,325$60,952$41,8491$48,773$185,586$54,210
2021$927,051$63,962$54,953$37,9271—$54,228$47,667
2020$818,013$64,880$53,227$38,5531—$57,878$43,531

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw is led by Blake Barker, Committee Chairman on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Blake Barker

    Committee Chairman

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bank Of America

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    $16K (2022) → $16K (2026)

  • Angela Mihalic

    Committee Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dennis Burns

    Committee Member

    Committee Chairman → Committee Member, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Drew Alexander

    Committee Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Norberto Rodriquez-Baez

    Committee Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aditee Ambardekar

    Committee Member

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adriane Dela Cruz

    Committee Member

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ava Pierce

    Committee Member

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Craig Rubin (2022–2024) — Committee Member
  • Former: Melanie Sulistio (2022–2024) — Committee Member
  • Former: Rene Galindo (2022–2024) — Committee Member
  • Former: Shawna Nesbitt (2022) — Committee Member
  • Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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

Bank of America — Trustee: $16KBank of AmericaTrustee$16K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $16K, to Bank of America (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw

How much does Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw give each year?

Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw gave $46K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $42K across 1 grant.

How large is Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw?

Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw reported $983K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (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 Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw operate?

Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw has awarded grants in Texas.

What is Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw's EIN?

Melba R Williams Testamentary Trust Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6274172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

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

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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