Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation
WENDELL R & BONNIE M GLASSCO is a private foundation based in Boaz, Alabama. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the filing states that its cash assets were distributed to qualified charities during the year, with final distributions made in December 2024. The foundation appears to have wound down, so it should not be treated as a current grantmaking opportunity.
Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation gave $243K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,814
- +193.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,037
- +166.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the 2024 filing is marked as final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1750 Bohannon Road, Boaz, AL 35957-3705
Phone: (256) 593-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Guntersville First Baptist Church ($92K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 95 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 2% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 251% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $243K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guntersville First Baptist Church Guntersville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $91,682 |
| Bethany Baptist Church Horton, AL | Charitable Contribution | $43,141 |
| Marshall Baptist Association Guntersville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| Albertville First Baptist Church Albertville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $25,841 |
| Not Alone Albertville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Maker's Child - Citizen's Bank & Trust Albertville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| United Way of Marshall County Guntersville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $7,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable Donation | $4,550 |
| Alabama Children & Family Ministries Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $2,250 |
| Auburn University Auburn University, AL | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $104,904 | $244,604 | $242,814 | 22 | $242,814 | — | $8,901 |
| 2023 | $139,700 | $44,439 | $83,848 | $82,800 | 20 | $82,800 | $391 | $8,550 |
| 2022 | $179,109 | $110,358 | $89,979 | $88,400 | 19 | $88,400 | — | $9,790 |
| 2021 | $158,730 | $103,297 | $70,175 | $69,240 | 15 | $69,240 | — | $7,509 |
| 2020 | $125,608 | $58,673 | $63,751 | $62,800 | 19 | — | — | $6,657 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — 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 2024 recipients included churches, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. The grantees’ own descriptions indicate a range of activities: United Way of Marshall County says it works to improve lives by mobilizing community members and supporting services responsive to local needs; Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Alabama Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches says it provides stable homes for abandoned, abused, and neglected children in Alabama, while Marshall County ARC says it provides educational day habilitation for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $242,814. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $91,682, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger grants included $91,682 to Guntersville First Baptist Church, $43,141 to Bethany Baptist Church, $40,000 to Marshall Baptist Association, and $25,841 to Albertville First Baptist Church. Other grants included $10,000 each to Not Alone and The Maker’s Child – Citizen’s Bank & Trust, and $7,000 to United Way of Marshall County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bonnie M Glassco was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation is led by Bonnie M. Glassco, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie M. Glassco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation
How much does Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation gave $243K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 20 grants.
What is Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $11,037, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation give grants?
Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Guntersville, AL (8 grants), Albertville, AL (4 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Who are Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Guntersville First Baptist Church ($91,682), Bethany Baptist Church ($43,141) and Marshall Baptist Association ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients included churches, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1016416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wendell R & Bonnie M Glassco Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wendell-r-and-bonnie-m-glassco-charitable-foundation-morg_49c7d8e7cacf460f89f48a56f69fb71d
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