Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $125K.
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust gave $80K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $80,000
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,333
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,269,339
- +2.2% 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 September 2026.
Who Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Southern Methodist University ($27K). Together the top 5 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,667), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2021) to $80K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Scholarships | $26,667 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Scholarships | $26,667 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Scholarships | $13,333 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,667 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | Scholarships | $3,333 |
| Weatherford College Weatherford, TX | Scholarships | $3,333 |
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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 | $1,269,339 | $147,334 | $119,956 | $80,000 | 6 | $94,764 | $124,547 | $96,975 |
| 2025 | $1,241,494 | $106,580 | $110,274 | $71,001 | 6 | $84,973 | $81,248 | $91,793 |
| 2024 | $1,244,611 | $88,372 | $103,038 | $69,999 | 5 | $80,559 | $66,606 | $84,577 |
| 2023 | $1,259,348 | $106,069 | $115,734 | $79,997 | 6 | $92,886 | $87,425 | $83,010 |
| 2022 | $1,269,138 | $117,071 | $110,464 | $70,000 | 7 | $84,062 | $96,798 | $92,302 |
| 2021 | $1,261,838 | $108,555 | $94,488 | $63,525 | 12 | — | $87,644 | $80,602 |
| 2020 | $1,248,494 | $73,638 | $103,934 | $70,000 | 10 | — | $55,152 | $77,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$27K (2022) → $29K (2026)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Veronica Decena Co Smu (2020–2023) — Committee Member
- Former: Brandon Bays Co Utsw (2022–2023) — Committee Member
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Ginsburg Md Co Utsw (2020–2021) — Committee Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $29K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust
How much does Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust give each year?
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust gave $80K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $71K across 6 grants.
What is Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust give grants?
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's largest grantees?
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Southern Methodist University ($26,667), UT Southwestern Medical Center ($26,667) and Texas A&M University ($13,333), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,667), which are not listed by name. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust?
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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.
What is Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6037885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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