Tr Uw J Knox Gholston
Tr Uw J Knox Gholston is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its stated application restrictions and grant-program information point to support for charitable organizations serving Comer, Georgia, with program priorities including education and other community needs.
Tr Uw J Knox Gholston at a glance
In short: Tr Uw J Knox Gholston gave $400K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $400K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $400,363
- +15.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $400,363
- +15.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $400,363
- Total assets
- $7,943,379
- +11.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tr Uw J Knox Gholston
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as the contact and says an application and materials are available through its grantmaking application process. It restricts awards to charitable organizations serving Comer, Georgia.
- Review Cycle
- June 1, as stated on the 2025 filing; that deadline has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- June 1, as stated on the 2025 filing; that deadline has passed for 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America
Mailing address: 3414 Peachtree Rd Ne Ste 1475, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 264-1377
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Tr Uw J Knox Gholston
Who Tr Uw J Knox Gholston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 42 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The application restriction specifies charitable organizations serving Comer, Georgia. The program description also identifies underserved communities in Georgia as a focus. The 2026 filing reports that all grant dollars went to a recipient in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Tr Uw J Knox Gholston gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $332K (2021) to $434K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement Attached Dallas, TX | See Statement Attached | $400,363 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,943,379 | $1,073,056 | $452,802 | $400,363 | 1 | $408,804 | $1,037,838 | $448,543 |
| 2025 | $7,109,737 | $705,348 | $410,612 | $345,308 | 1 | $360,242 | $657,832 | $416,212 |
| 2024 | $6,842,140 | $263,247 | $414,691 | $357,782 | 1 | $373,888 | $207,844 | $379,403 |
| 2023 | $6,959,276 | $-45,928 | $525,241 | $434,280 | 1 | $449,725 | $98,881 | $375,654 |
| 2022 | $7,430,297 | $1,523,728 | $413,143 | $348,702 | 38 | $366,470 | $1,471,717 | $424,780 |
| 2021 | $7,016,059 | $490,636 | $404,909 | $331,606 | 62 | — | $450,709 | $371,320 |
| 2020 | $6,342,214 | $542,440 | $386,592 | $333,193 | 57 | — | $516,440 | $349,136 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Uw J Knox Gholston reported a distributable amount of $449K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grant-program description says the J. Knox Gholston Foundation supports charitable organizations promoting educational opportunities for children in Comer, Georgia, with particular interest in capital and instructional projects that foster academic success. The program also identifies human services, education, health care, the arts, and the environment as general areas of interest for certain Georgia foundations administered by Bank of America.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported one grant totaling $400,363. The sole grant was listed as “SEE STATEMENT ATTACHED” in Dallas, Texas, with its purpose also listed as “SEE STATEMENT ATTACHED.” Thus, the reported grant amount was $400,363.
The foundation reported one grant totaling $345,308 in 2025 and one totaling $357,782 in 2024. The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Tr Uw J Knox Gholston's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$37K (2020) → $20K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $20K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tr Uw J Knox Gholston
How much does Tr Uw J Knox Gholston give each year?
Tr Uw J Knox Gholston gave $400K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $345K across 1 grant.
How large is Tr Uw J Knox Gholston?
Tr Uw J Knox Gholston reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $449K (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 does Tr Uw J Knox Gholston fund?
The grant-program description says the J. Knox Gholston Foundation supports charitable organizations promoting educational opportunities for children in Comer, Georgia, with particular interest in capital and instructional projects that foster academic success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Uw J Knox Gholston?
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as the contact and says an application and materials are available through its grantmaking application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Tr Uw J Knox Gholston make grants?
The application restriction specifies charitable organizations serving Comer, Georgia. The program description also identifies underserved communities in Georgia as a focus. The 2026 filing reports that all grant dollars went to a recipient in Texas.
What is Tr Uw J Knox Gholston's EIN?
Tr Uw J Knox Gholston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6056879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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