The David & Willa Grace Wynne
The David & Willa Grace Wynne is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It gave 14 grants totaling $355,500 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that include a church, theological and educational institutions, a hospital foundation, and organizations working in areas such as family services and human rights.
The David & Willa Grace Wynne at a glance
In short: The David & Willa Grace Wynne gave $356K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $355,500
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,393
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,600
- Total assets
- $4,992,423
- +12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David & Willa Grace Wynne
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1415 Louisiana St Ste 3900, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 227-8835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David & Willa Grace Wynne funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Evangelical Presbyterian ($119K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 60 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 45% of grant dollars, Illinois recipients 29%, North Carolina recipients 13%, South Carolina recipients 7%, and Virginia recipients 3%. The listed grants also included a recipient in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The David & Willa Grace Wynne open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $328K (2022) to $460K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Houston, TX | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $118,500 |
| Reformed Forum Grayslake, IL | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $103,400 |
| Montreat College Montreat, NC | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $40,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati Houston, TX | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $25,000 |
| Greenville Presbyterian Theological Taylors, SC | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $25,000 |
| Shad Williams Evangelistic Adamsville, TN | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $9,900 |
| Forge for Families Houston, TX | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $9,100 |
| Live Action Arlington, VA | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $6,100 |
| Town of Montreat Montreat, NC | Hurricae Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| Faith and Law Arlington, VA | Help Organization Fulfill Purpose | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,992,423 | $903,467 | $358,380 | $355,500 | 14 | $355,500 | $384,874 | $226,240 |
| 2023 | $4,425,880 | $189,391 | $462,690 | $460,000 | 13 | $460,000 | $175,873 | $237,175 |
| 2022 | $4,252,477 | $-313,860 | $330,074 | $327,750 | 12 | $327,750 | $266,298 | $215,764 |
| 2021 | $4,896,411 | $936,281 | $383,378 | $361,950 | 10 | $361,950 | $290,025 | $237,679 |
| 2020 | $4,343,508 | $390,651 | $362,298 | $359,060 | 11 | — | $165,638 | $210,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David & Willa Grace Wynne reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Christ Evangelical Presbyterian, Reformed Forum, Montreat College, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Greenville Presbyterian Theological, and Forge for Families.
Reformed Forum describes its mission as providing Reformed Christian theological resources to pastors, scholars, and others seeking to grow in their understanding of Scripture and theology. Montreat College describes itself as an independent, Christ-centered liberal arts institution focused on intellectual inquiry, spiritual formation, and preparation for calling and career. Live Action says it works to defend the human rights of preborn children through educational media campaigns, visual storytelling, and investigative reporting.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $355,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $118,500, with a median grant of $7,600.
Among the largest reported grants were $118,500 to Christ Evangelical Presbyterian, $103,400 to Reformed Forum, $40,000 to Montreat College, $25,000 to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, and $25,000 to Greenville Presbyterian Theological. Other reported grants included $9,900 to Shad Williams Evangelistic, $9,100 to Forge for Families, and $6,100 to Live Action. Most listed grant purposes were described as helping the organization fulfill its purpose; a $5,000 grant to the Town of Montreat was for a hurricane relief fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kenneth R. Wynne was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The David & Willa Grace Wynne is led by Kenneth R. Wynne, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth R. Wynne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The David & Willa Grace Wynne
How much does The David & Willa Grace Wynne give each year?
The David & Willa Grace Wynne gave $356K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $460K across 13 grants.
What is The David & Willa Grace Wynne's typical grant size?
The David & Willa Grace Wynne's median grant in 2024 was $7,600, and its average grant was $25,393, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David & Willa Grace Wynne that year got $9K on average.
Where does The David & Willa Grace Wynne give grants?
The David & Willa Grace Wynne's top state is Texas, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (29%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants), Montreat, NC (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The David & Willa Grace Wynne give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The David & Willa Grace Wynne's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Organization Fulfill Purpose" (13 grants).
Who are The David & Willa Grace Wynne's largest grantees?
The David & Willa Grace Wynne's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Evangelical Presbyterian ($118,500), Reformed Forum ($103,400) and Montreat College ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David & Willa Grace Wynne?
The David & Willa Grace Wynne reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David & Willa Grace Wynne fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Christ Evangelical Presbyterian, Reformed Forum, Montreat College, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Greenville Presbyterian Theological, and Forge for Families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David & Willa Grace Wynne?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The David & Willa Grace Wynne's EIN?
The David & Willa Grace Wynne's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0363741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The David & Willa Grace Wynne accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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