Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $647K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $61K.
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,318
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,220
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $646,733
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia Theological Seminary ($14K). Together the top 6 received $31K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $35K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur, GA | Unrestricted General | $14,059 |
| Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Rabun Gap, GA | Unrestricted General | $14,059 |
| Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches Boys Ranch, FL | Unrestricted General | $800 |
| Georgia Sheriffs' Association Madison, GA | Unrestricted General | $800 |
| Bethany Presbyterian Church Inc Covington, GA | Unrestricted General | $800 |
| Community Presbyterian Church Englewood, FL | Unrestricted General | $800 |
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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 | $646,733 | $69,555 | $43,807 | $31,318 | 6 | $35,831 | $61,189 | $36,200 |
| 2024 | $620,414 | $20,164 | $37,726 | $26,302 | 6 | $30,544 | $11,441 | $34,775 |
| 2023 | $604,490 | $-2,274 | $39,239 | $26,398 | 6 | $30,291 | $7,222 | $31,347 |
| 2022 | $624,433 | $111,386 | $46,924 | $35,272 | 6 | $39,407 | $103,627 | $31,723 |
| 2021 | $677,180 | $51,140 | $42,376 | $28,920 | 6 | — | $43,605 | $37,234 |
| 2020 | $584,408 | $48,234 | $37,900 | $27,892 | 6 | — | $43,173 | $30,487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $10K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust
How much does Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust give each year?
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 6 grants.
What is Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $5,220, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust give grants?
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%).
Does Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia Theological Seminary ($14,059), Rabun Gap Nacoochee School ($14,059) and Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches ($800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust?
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust reported $647K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's EIN?
Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7265965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Thurman M Waldrop Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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