Wade L Layton Charitable Trust
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Savannah, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $6.4M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Wade L Layton Charitable Trust gave $6.4M across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $806K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,445,058
- +52.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $805,632
- +71.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $267,500
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Wade L Layton Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Benedictine Military School ($2.6M). Together the top 7 received $6.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 34 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wade L Layton Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 593% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $930K (2020) to $6.4M (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Military School Savannah, GA | Annual Financial Support & Capital C | $2,600,000 |
| Calvary Day School Savannah, GA | Annual Support & Capital Campaign | $1,620,000 |
| St Vincent's Academy Savannah, GA | Annual Support & Capital Campaign | $1,600,000 |
| First Baptist Church Savannah, GA | Financial Support | $435,000 |
| Rambam Day School Savannah, GA | Financial Support | $100,000 |
| First Baptist Church Savannah, GA | Financial Support | $55,058 |
| Blessed Sacrement School Savannah, GA | Financial Support | $25,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle School Savannah, GA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,157,166 | $6,579,951 | $6,445,058 | 8 | $6,496,984 | $3,105,242 | $207,546 |
| 2022 | $3,422,785 | $980,099 | $4,405,101 | $4,230,000 | 9 | $4,280,094 | $898,496 | $479,586 |
| 2021 | $6,847,787 | $1,861,389 | $4,037,362 | $3,873,248 | 9 | $3,933,751 | $1,762,956 | $644,021 |
| 2020 | $9,023,760 | $533,782 | $1,148,723 | $930,000 | 8 | — | $404,119 | $650,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wade L Layton Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Francis A. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $40K (2023)
Steve Stramm
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $40K (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bennie Faulk (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $40K, to Francis a Brown (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wade L Layton Charitable Trust
How much does Wade L Layton Charitable Trust give each year?
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust gave $6.4M across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4.2M across 9 grants.
What is Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $267,500, and its average grant was $805,632, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wade L Layton Charitable Trust give grants?
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (8 grants).
Does Wade L Layton Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (5 grants).
Who are Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Benedictine Military School ($2,600,000), Calvary Day School ($1,620,000) and St Vincent's Academy ($1,600,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Wade L Layton Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Wade L Layton Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $208K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's EIN?
Wade L Layton Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8572571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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