Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust
The Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust is a private foundation based in Brownwood, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $15,500, all to recipients in Texas, for purposes including community services, facility needs, emergency support, and education.
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust at a glance
In short: Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust gave $16K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,292
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $231,804
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Darrell E Haynes as the contact, says to see the attachment for the form and materials, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Darrell E Haynes
Mailing address: 309 N Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-2821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was P Griffin Mem Latch Key ($4K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients were based in Brownwood, May, Bangs, and Richardson, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 $14K (2021) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| P Griffin Mem Latch Key Brownwood, TX | Provide Safe Shelter & Learnenviro After School | $4,000 |
| Lyric Theatre Brownwood, TX | Assist Cost of Bldgand Operating Maint | $1,500 |
| May Social Center May, TX | Assist Purchase of Lawn Mower for Facility | $1,000 |
| Humane Society Brownwood, TX | Assist in Purch Sink and Plumbingrepairs | $1,000 |
| Bangs Fire Dept Bangs, TX | Assist in Purchasing Personalprotective Eqment | $1,000 |
| Cen TX MHMR Brownwood, TX | Assist Wpurch Materials & Booksfor Clients | $1,000 |
| Lake BWD VFD Brownwood, TX | Assist Purch of 30 Min Air Pack Bottles | $1,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project Richardson, TX | Help Build Ramps for Brown Co Individuals | $1,000 |
| The Ark Brownwood, TX | Help Emergency Center and Provideoutreach Svcs | $1,000 |
| Brown Co Prison Ministry Brownwood, TX | Provbackpksessentials at Outprocess | $1,000 |
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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 | $231,804 | $11,797 | $18,147 | $15,500 | 12 | $15,500 | $12,594 | $12,766 |
| 2023 | $238,154 | $11,234 | $18,115 | $15,500 | 11 | $15,500 | $12,032 | $15,653 |
| 2022 | $245,035 | $15,597 | $16,471 | $14,000 | 6 | $14,000 | $15,597 | $15,151 |
| 2021 | $245,909 | $10,217 | $16,577 | $14,000 | 7 | $14,000 | $10,656 | $13,988 |
| 2020 | $252,269 | $-7,733 | $17,088 | $14,500 | 7 | — | $11,154 | $14,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and needs. Among its grantees, Texas Ramp Project describes its mission as providing free wheelchair ramps to elderly and disabled people in financial need, using volunteer labor. Howard Payne University describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to developing and equipping people for intellectual inquiry, integrity, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $15,500 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $4,000 to P Griffin Mem Latch Key for safe shelter and an after-school learning environment. Other grants included $1,500 to Lyric Theatre for building and operating maintenance, and $1,000 each to Texas Ramp Project, Howard Payne University, May Social Center, Humane Society, Bangs Fire Dept, and other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darrell Haynes, John Blagg, and Seth Thomason as trustees.
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell E. Haynes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Lee Blagg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seth J. Thomason
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 Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust
How much does Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust give each year?
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust gave $16K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 11 grants.
What is Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's typical grant size?
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,292, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust give grants?
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brownwood, TX (9 grants).
Does Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's largest grantees?
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's largest 2024 grantees include P Griffin Mem Latch Key ($4,000), Lyric Theatre ($1,500) and May Social Center ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust?
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust reported $232K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and needs. Among its grantees, Texas Ramp Project describes its mission as providing free wheelchair ramps to elderly and disabled people in financial need, using volunteer labor. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust?
The 2024 filing states that 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 Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's EIN?
Tom & Lilian Grinnan Wilkinson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6373248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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