The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Butler, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $92K.
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust gave $143K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,500
- +71.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,357
- +47.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,561,056
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of West AL Foundation ($52K). Together the top 7 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 38 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2023) to $237K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of West AL Foundation Livingston, AL | Endowed Scholarships for Nursing Students | $52,000 |
| Choctaw Co Community Develop Found Butler, AL | Support High School Bank Programs and Jag Program | $28,000 |
| University of Mobile Eight Mile, AL | Endowed Scholarships for Nursing Students | $25,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra Mobile, AL | Support of the Music Arts | $15,000 |
| Choctaw County Arts Council Butler, AL | Support Local Arts for Children | $10,000 |
| Ms Arts and Entertainment Center Meridian, MS | Fund Raiser for the Arts | $7,500 |
| Choctaw Alabama Paws Inc Butler, AL | Humane Treatment of Animals | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,561,056 | $196,826 | $243,990 | $142,500 | 7 | $169,993 | $91,854 | $154,983 |
| 2023 | $4,803,401 | $86,761 | $143,485 | $83,000 | 6 | $119,842 | $92,536 | $170,417 |
| 2022 | $4,751,863 | $124,891 | $280,906 | $237,100 | 12 | $257,488 | $139,481 | $170,405 |
| 2021 | $5,027,472 | $222,932 | $228,473 | $148,600 | 7 | $197,061 | $144,905 | $173,532 |
| 2020 | $4,868,777 | $157,780 | $223,645 | $170,600 | 6 | — | $156,342 | $162,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael E. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Patricia W. Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer W Clark (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Michael E Williams (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust
How much does The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust give each year?
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust gave $143K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 6 grants.
What is The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,357, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust give grants?
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust gives mostly in Alabama: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Butler, AL (3 grants).
Does The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include University of West AL Foundation ($52,000), Choctaw Co Community Develop Found ($28,000) and University of Mobile ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust?
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6632596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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