Thomas B Dixson Et AL
Thomas B Dixson Et AL is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 grants went primarily to educational institutions, with most listed awards designated for scholarships and one large grant designated for general operating support.
Thomas B Dixson Et AL at a glance
In short: Thomas B Dixson Et AL gave $150K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,714
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,428,024
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Thomas B Dixson Et AL
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to contact Berry College Chaplain’s Office and submit an application. Applications must include information relevant to the need for financial aid.
- Contact
Application contact: Berry College Chaplain'S Office
Mailing address: PO Box 490460, Mount Berry, GA 30149
Phone: (706) 232-5374
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas B Dixson Et AL funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emory University ($75K). Together the top 3 received $93K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($57,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 68 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, half of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, followed by Kentucky (17%), Mississippi (11%), Alabama (9%), and Massachusetts (7%). Listed 2025 recipients were also located in California and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas B Dixson Et AL gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2025) to $193K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $75,000 |
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $57,000 |
| Samford University Birmingham, AL | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Samford University Birmingham, AL | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Southern Baptist Theological SEM FBO Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,428,024 | $152,666 | $156,690 | $150,000 | 14 | $152,017 | $150,065 | $146,932 |
| 2024 | $2,438,895 | $116,617 | $156,321 | $152,190 | 16 | $154,049 | $112,014 | $154,866 |
| 2023 | $2,462,311 | $47,881 | $198,366 | $193,283 | 16 | $195,148 | $73,311 | $141,911 |
| 2022 | $3,814,592 | $158,453 | $206,200 | $192,000 | 10 | $194,500 | $154,861 | $204,372 |
| 2021 | $3,861,245 | $447,878 | $200,044 | $174,000 | 12 | $193,945 | $445,152 | $219,685 |
| 2020 | $3,612,828 | $255,992 | $198,561 | $176,000 | 31 | — | $253,685 | $189,825 |
| 2019 | $3,555,872 | $336,425 | $198,768 | $189,000 | 16 | — | $330,893 | $186,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas B Dixson Et AL reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and theological seminaries, as well as general operating support for Emory University. Emory describes its work as including expanding access to education and advancing medical research. Samford University describes its mission as nurturing students’ intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood while fostering academic, career, and ethical competency, social and civic responsibility, and service to others.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $150,000 in 2025. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median award of $5,500. The largest grant was $75,000 to Emory University for general operating support. Other listed awards included $7,000 scholarships through an individual recipient Seminary and an individual recipient Seminary, and $6,500 scholarships to Samford University.
The foundation’s grant totals were $152,190 across 16 grants in 2024 and $193,283 across 16 grants in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Thomas B Dixson Et AL's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thomas B Dixson Et AL
How much does Thomas B Dixson Et AL give each year?
Thomas B Dixson Et AL gave $150K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $152K across 16 grants.
What is Thomas B Dixson Et AL's typical grant size?
Thomas B Dixson Et AL's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $10,714, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas B Dixson Et AL give grants?
Thomas B Dixson Et AL gives mostly in Georgia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (17%) and Mississippi (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Thomas B Dixson Et AL give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Thomas B Dixson Et AL's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Thomas B Dixson Et AL's largest grantees?
Thomas B Dixson Et AL's largest 2025 grantees include Emory University ($75,000), Samford University ($13,000 across 2 grants) and Southern Baptist Theological SEM FBO ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($57,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas B Dixson Et AL?
Thomas B Dixson Et AL reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas B Dixson Et AL fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and theological seminaries, as well as general operating support for Emory University. Emory describes its work as including expanding access to education and advancing medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas B Dixson Et AL?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas B Dixson Et AL's EIN?
Thomas B Dixson Et AL's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6094713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
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