TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $28,500, all for scholarships to an individual recipient institutions.
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD at a glance
In short: TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD gave $29K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,500
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,192
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $671,944
- +1.0% 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 Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD
- How to Apply
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The filing names the Center for Scholarship Administration as the contact and directs applicants to its online form and materials. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards. **Deadline:** January 9; the filing does not identify the year for this deadline, so a current application cycle cannot be confirmed.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin
Mailing address: 4320 G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 608-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Carolina University ($8K across 3 grants). Together the top 5 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD gives
- Giving fell 21% 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 $27K (2024) to $36K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina - Wilmingto Wilmington, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,250 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC | Scholarship | $500 |
| Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC | Scholarship | $500 |
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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 | $671,944 | $53,629 | $46,360 | $28,500 | 13 | $35,851 | $43,651 | $39,521 |
| 2024 | $665,211 | $35,293 | $42,775 | $26,500 | 10 | $33,392 | $25,400 | $38,076 |
| 2023 | $672,034 | $18,067 | $49,193 | $34,000 | 11 | $40,528 | $12,460 | $38,563 |
| 2022 | $700,418 | $27,525 | $53,544 | $36,000 | 17 | $42,854 | $18,287 | $38,385 |
| 2021 | $725,446 | $85,940 | $49,132 | $32,000 | 16 | $39,015 | $75,592 | $41,515 |
| 2020 | $688,524 | $45,785 | $48,936 | $31,000 | 16 | — | $36,995 | $36,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among the recipients, the University of Mount Olive describes itself as a Christian faith-based, values-centered private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition, serving students, its founding church, and its communities. An individual recipient State University says it supports the university’s colleges, libraries, and other university-connected functions through financial assistance and otherwise.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $28,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,500, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $3,500 each to the University of an individual recipient Wilmington, East Carolina University, and the University of Mount Olive; and $3,000 each to Winston-Salem State University and an individual recipient State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD'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
$12K (2020) → $13K (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 $13K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD
How much does TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD give each year?
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD gave $29K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 10 grants.
What is TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD's typical grant size?
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,192, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD give grants?
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD 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 Greenville, NC (3 grants), Mount Olive, NC (2 grants) and Goldsboro, NC (2 grants).
Does TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD's largest grantees?
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD's largest 2025 grantees include East Carolina University ($8,000 across 3 grants), University of Mount Olive ($4,750 across 2 grants) and University of North Carolina - Wilmingto ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD?
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD reported $672K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (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 Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD?
The filing names the Center for Scholarship Administration as the contact and directs applicants to its online form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD's EIN?
TW Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6582132. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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