TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund
TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $5K.
TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund at a glance
In short: TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund gave $40K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $40K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $39,698
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $39,698
- Median grant
- $39,698
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Good Shepherd Ministries ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund gives
- Giving grew 2896% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $40K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Ministries Wilmington, NC | General Operating | $39,698 |
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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 | — | $5,330 | $44,717 | $39,698 | 1 | $44,605 | $5,330 | $811 |
| 2025 | $39,346 | $2,465 | $7,173 | — | — | $6,410 | $1,707 | $2,249 |
| 2024 | $44,049 | $1,364 | $1,954 | — | — | $1,259 | $648 | $2,225 |
| 2023 | $44,667 | $1,768 | $3,389 | $1,325 | 1 | $2,562 | $974 | $2,321 |
| 2022 | $46,287 | $4,402 | $3,837 | $1,726 | 1 | $2,952 | $3,580 | $2,673 |
| 2021 | $45,705 | $5,442 | $5,422 | $3,500 | 2 | — | $4,775 | $2,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund reported a distributable amount of $811 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$882 (2021) → $0 (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $997, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund
How much does TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund give each year?
TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund gave $40K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund operate?
TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund has awarded grants in Delaware, North Carolina.
How much is TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund reported a distributable amount of $811 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund's EIN?
TW Ben and Amelia Solomon Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6040673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
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