Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It funds scholarships for students who are residents of Carthage, an individual recipient, and graduate from Union Pines High School in Moore County.
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships at a glance
In short: Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships gave $72K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,400
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,569
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,200
- Total assets
- $1,255,134
- +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 Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact the Center for Scholarship Admin and use the application form and materials provided through its named website. Awards are restricted to students who are residents of Carthage, NC, and graduating from Union Pines High School in Moore County.
- Review Cycle
- February 15, as listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- February 15, as listed on the filing.
- 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 Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Appalachian State University ($6K). Together the top 6 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($42,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in an individual recipient The filing restricts awards to eligible students who are residents of Carthage, NC, graduating from Union Pines High School in Moore County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $72K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $42,800 |
| Appalachian State University Boone, NC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of North Carolinachapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| University of North Carolinacharlotte Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,255,134 | $114,134 | $103,475 | $72,400 | 13 | $85,745 | $97,245 | $72,003 |
| 2024 | $1,245,416 | $95,123 | $92,400 | $62,500 | 14 | $74,491 | $78,500 | $84,980 |
| 2023 | $1,225,499 | $110,545 | $98,207 | $72,000 | 15 | $83,671 | $95,900 | $68,026 |
| 2022 | $1,208,522 | $35,936 | $98,794 | $72,000 | 13 | $83,127 | $20,643 | $67,286 |
| 2021 | $1,272,860 | $66,072 | $87,888 | $60,000 | 14 | $70,828 | $49,001 | $77,075 |
| 2020 | $1,294,746 | $74,041 | $88,210 | $60,000 | 17 | — | $58,761 | $68,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships reported a distributable amount of $72K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its awards as scholarships and states that they benefit students meeting the residency and graduation criteria above. Its 2025 grants went to an individual recipient universities. For example, an individual recipient State University describes its mission as supporting the university’s colleges, libraries, and other university-connected functions; Appalachian State University’s foundation describes its mission as supporting the university’s students, faculty, staff, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $72,400. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $8,000, with a median of $5,200. Notable awards included $8,000 grants to an individual recipient State University, $6,000 grants to an individual recipient State University, Appalachian State University, and the University of an individual recipient at an individual recipient, and $5,200 grants to Pfeiffer University, Methodist University, Western Carolina University, an individual recipient State University, and UNC–an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships'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
$20K (2020) → $22K (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 $22K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships
How much does Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships give each year?
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships gave $72K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 14 grants.
What is Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships's typical grant size?
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships's median grant in 2025 was $5,200, and its average grant was $5,569, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships give grants?
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships's largest grantees?
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships's largest 2025 grantees include Appalachian State University ($6,000), University of North Carolinachapel Hill ($6,000) and Pfeiffer University ($5,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($42,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships?
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its awards as scholarships and states that they benefit students meeting the residency and graduation criteria above. Its 2025 grants went to an individual recipient universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships?
The 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 Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships's EIN?
Welborn Edgar S Tuw Scholarships's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6566462. 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 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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