W H Miekow Educational Trust
W H Miekow Educational Trust is a private foundation, based in Columbus, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.
W H Miekow Educational Trust at a glance
In short: W H Miekow Educational Trust gave $3K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -33.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who W H Miekow Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Texas A&M ($2K). Together the top 3 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $3K (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M College Station, TX | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarship | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2,807 | $3,218 | $3,000 | 3 | $1,717 | $4,901 |
| 2019 | $101,367 | $3,414 | $3,196 | $3,000 | 2 | $2,129 | $4,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W H Miekow Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W H Miekow Educational Trust is led by Wm Miekow, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Wm Miekow
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about W H Miekow Educational Trust
How much does W H Miekow Educational Trust give each year?
W H Miekow Educational Trust gave $3K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is W H Miekow Educational Trust's typical grant size?
W H Miekow Educational Trust's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,000, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W H Miekow Educational Trust give grants?
W H Miekow Educational Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does W H Miekow Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on W H Miekow Educational Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
How much is W H Miekow Educational Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, W H Miekow Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is W H Miekow Educational Trust's EIN?
W H Miekow Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6297462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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