Nell Wise Babb Trust
Nell Wise Babb Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $488K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $63K.
Nell Wise Babb Trust at a glance
In short: Nell Wise Babb Trust gave $22K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $22,232
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,558
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,558
- Total assets
- $488,316
- +12.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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 Nell Wise Babb Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Young Harris College ($6K). Together the top 4 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nell Wise Babb Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% 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 $17K (2021) to $25K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,558 |
| Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Rabun Gap, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,558 |
| Lovejoy United Methodist Church Lovejoy, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,558 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,558 |
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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 | $488,316 | $69,492 | $32,694 | $22,232 | 4 | $25,858 | $63,324 | $26,992 |
| 2025 | $435,240 | $42,197 | $30,396 | $20,984 | 4 | $24,389 | $35,973 | $25,117 |
| 2024 | $425,647 | $15,529 | $27,093 | $18,232 | 4 | $21,546 | $8,673 | $23,237 |
| 2023 | $432,878 | $-9,590 | $31,190 | $20,772 | 4 | $23,869 | $3,966 | $22,277 |
| 2022 | $473,734 | $95,620 | $34,682 | $24,569 | 4 | $28,152 | $89,111 | $25,750 |
| 2021 | $458,614 | $31,298 | $26,293 | $17,476 | 4 | — | $25,999 | $24,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nell Wise Babb Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nell Wise Babb Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2021) → $8K (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 $8K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Nell Wise Babb Trust
How much does Nell Wise Babb Trust give each year?
Nell Wise Babb Trust gave $22K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is Nell Wise Babb Trust's typical grant size?
Nell Wise Babb Trust's median grant in 2026 was $5,558, and its average grant was $5,558, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nell Wise Babb Trust give grants?
Nell Wise Babb Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Nell Wise Babb Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nell Wise Babb Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Nell Wise Babb Trust?
Nell Wise Babb Trust reported $488K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (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 Nell Wise Babb Trust's EIN?
Nell Wise Babb Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6137551. 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 June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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