TW Dixson Fdn Salem College
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $50,000; the listed awards were scholarships to Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College at a glance
In short: TW Dixson Fdn Salem College gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +550.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,846
- -84.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,150,658
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TW Dixson Fdn Salem College
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are online through the scholarship administrator, and awards are restricted to people who must attend Salem College.
- Review Cycle
- May 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- May 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin
Mailing address: 4320 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (864) 268-3363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TW Dixson Fdn Salem College funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salem College ($50K across 13 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina. The foundation is based in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TW Dixson Fdn Salem College gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $65K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $2,400 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $2,400 |
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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 | $1,150,658 | $88,876 | $78,295 | $50,000 | 13 | $61,367 | $72,976 | $67,445 |
| 2024 | $1,141,420 | $63,893 | $75,395 | $50,000 | 2 | $60,584 | $48,208 | $64,738 |
| 2023 | $1,151,788 | $34,379 | $83,524 | $60,000 | 7 | $69,728 | $22,106 | $59,791 |
| 2022 | $1,202,226 | $47,943 | $92,369 | $65,000 | 7 | $75,309 | $33,219 | $63,763 |
| 2021 | $1,247,095 | $146,225 | $87,623 | $60,000 | 16 | $70,456 | $130,036 | $71,770 |
| 2020 | $1,188,287 | $90,359 | $71,170 | $50,000 | 12 | — | $75,185 | $62,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TW Dixson Fdn Salem College reported a distributable amount of $67K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for scholarships to Salem College, and the filing says award recipients must attend Salem College.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported $50,000 in grants across 13 awards. The reported grant amounts ranged from $2,400 to $5,000, with a median of $4,000. The filing lists Salem College scholarship awards, including awards of $5,000, $4,000, and $2,400.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $21K (2025)
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 $21K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about TW Dixson Fdn Salem College
How much does TW Dixson Fdn Salem College give each year?
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is TW Dixson Fdn Salem College's typical grant size?
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TW Dixson Fdn Salem College give grants?
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winston-Salem, NC (13 grants).
Does TW Dixson Fdn Salem College give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on TW Dixson Fdn Salem College's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
How large is TW Dixson Fdn Salem College?
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (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 TW Dixson Fdn Salem College fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for scholarships to Salem College, and the filing says award recipients must attend Salem College. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TW Dixson Fdn Salem College?
The 2025 filing says 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 TW Dixson Fdn Salem College's EIN?
TW Dixson Fdn Salem College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6155650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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