Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its stated charitable activity is making grants to qualified organizations; it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn at a glance
In short: Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn gave $1.9M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Tennessee. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,892,000
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,769
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $7,429,478
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (6 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadlines.
- Deadline
- No specific deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Maria I Botelho
Mailing address: Bank Of America 100 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 278-6039
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montgomery Bell Academy at U-Nashville ($566K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 113 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 9% to Florida, 4% to Colorado, 3% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $85K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Bell Academy at U-Nashville Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $566,000 |
| Tennessee State Parks Conservancy Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $275,000 |
| Abe's Garden Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| YMCA Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Ensworth School Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | Landscaping | $62,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $60,000 |
| SB Initiative Inc Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Renewal House Inc Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
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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 | $7,429,478 | $1,646,267 | $2,020,300 | $1,892,000 | 26 | $1,934,557 | $1,582,422 | $2,084,573 |
| 2024 | $7,803,511 | $1,990,023 | $1,757,311 | $1,634,509 | 24 | $1,673,694 | $1,931,109 | $1,925,644 |
| 2023 | $7,555,799 | $1,819,743 | $1,744,158 | $1,633,099 | 18 | $1,667,466 | $1,767,958 | $1,668,876 |
| 2022 | $7,480,214 | $845,982 | $1,739,859 | $1,635,803 | 27 | $1,669,227 | $795,620 | $1,666,523 |
| 2021 | $8,374,091 | $1,480,382 | $1,440,362 | $1,349,243 | 18 | $1,380,932 | $1,432,622 | $1,667,492 |
| 2020 | $8,334,071 | $957,632 | $1,446,636 | $1,369,521 | 27 | — | $917,260 | $1,376,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy says it supports education, health, and access programs that preserve, protect, and enhance Tennessee’s natural areas and parks system. Abe’s Garden describes its purpose as establishing a model for senior life focused on brain health, wellness, and purposeful living. Renewal House says it treats and supports women and children affected by substance use disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,892,000. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $566,000, with a median of $35,000. The largest grants included $566,000 to Montgomery Bell Academy at U-Nashville, $275,000 to Tennessee State Parks Conservancy, and $100,000 each to Abe’s Garden, YMCA Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Ensworth School, and Naples Children & Education Foundation. The listed purposes for the largest awards were generally unrestricted general support; Cumberland University’s $62,000 grant was for landscaping.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, organizations should send a letter specifying their qualifications or status and a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee and Blair J Wilson, Justin P Wilson, and William M Wilson as committee members.
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$79K (2021) → $106K (2025)
Blair J Wilson
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin P Wilson
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William M Wilson
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020) — 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 $106K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
How much does Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn give each year?
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn gave $1.9M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 24 grants.
What is Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's typical grant size?
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $72,769, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn that year got $31K on average.
Where does Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn give grants?
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn gives mostly in Tennessee: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (14 grants), Boca Grande, FL (3 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's largest grantees?
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Montgomery Bell Academy at U-Nashville ($566,000), Tennessee State Parks Conservancy ($275,000) and Abe's Garden ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn?
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn?
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's EIN?
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6306576. 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. 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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