TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $390K. Net investment income was $268K.
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd at a glance
In short: TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd gave $390K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $389,999
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,333
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,958
- Total assets
- $2,934,028
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baptist State Convention ($137K). Together the top 9 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 45 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 $355K (2023) to $390K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist State Convention Cary, NC | Genreal Operating | $136,500 |
| First Baptist Church of WA Washington, NC | General Operating | $51,667 |
| West End Baptist Church Washington, NC | General Operating | $30,958 |
| Riverview Baptist Church Greenville, NC | General Operating | $30,958 |
| First Baptist Church Chocowinity Chocowinity, NC | General Operating | $30,958 |
| Second Baptist Church Washington, NC | General Operating | $30,958 |
| International Mission Board SBC Richmond, VA | General Operating | $29,250 |
| North American Mission Board Alpharetta, GA | General Operating | $29,250 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc Orlando, FL | General Operating | $19,500 |
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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 | $2,934,028 | $372,451 | $507,911 | $389,999 | 9 | $401,148 | $268,399 | $413,440 |
| 2024 | $3,070,883 | $383,958 | $509,748 | $389,999 | 9 | $400,000 | $280,467 | $414,097 |
| 2023 | $3,194,248 | $450,311 | $448,576 | $355,000 | 9 | $364,833 | $365,159 | $401,078 |
| 2022 | $3,195,478 | $215,215 | $473,342 | $379,998 | 9 | $389,223 | $136,600 | $368,127 |
| 2021 | $3,454,277 | $456,628 | $458,557 | $361,601 | 9 | $371,176 | $374,514 | $390,226 |
| 2020 | $3,454,122 | $412,923 | $478,264 | $380,001 | 9 | — | $328,721 | $374,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd reported a distributable amount of $413K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd'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
$79K (2020) → $94K (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 $94K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd
How much does TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd give each year?
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd gave $390K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $390K across 9 grants.
What is TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd's typical grant size?
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd's median grant in 2025 was $30,958, and its average grant was $43,333, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd give grants?
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd gives mostly in North Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, NC (3 grants).
Does TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd's largest grantees?
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd's largest 2025 grantees include Baptist State Convention ($136,500), First Baptist Church of WA ($51,667) and West End Baptist Church ($30,958), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd?
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $401K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $413K (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 is TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd's EIN?
TW Paul R and Alma M Waters Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6587332. 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.
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 October 18, 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 May 7, 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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