Westcott Test Charitable Tr
Westcott Test Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $127,618 to charitable organizations in Texas, Iowa, Georgia, and Florida; the foundation states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Westcott Test Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Westcott Test Charitable Tr gave $128K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,618
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,762
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,019
- Total assets
- $2,115,270
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Westcott Test Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westcott Test Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Ector Co Library ($52K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 51 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Texas (77% of grant dollars), Iowa (12%), Georgia (6%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Westcott Test Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2021) to $139K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Ector Co Library Odessa, TX | General Operating | $51,685 |
| CR Dollars for Scholars Guttenberg, IA | General Operating | $13,400 |
| Univ Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX | General Operating | $13,400 |
| Odessa College Foundation Odessa, TX | General Operating | $13,400 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $7,019 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | General Operating | $7,019 |
| Permian Basin Food Bank DBA Odessa, TX | General Operating | $7,019 |
| Humane Society of Odessa Odessa, TX | General Operating | $7,019 |
| Meals on Wheels of Odessa Inc Odessa, TX | General Operating | $5,743 |
| Aurora United Methodist Church Aurora, IA | General Operating | $1,914 |
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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 | $2,115,270 | $297,273 | $176,198 | $127,618 | 10 | $132,690 | $257,037 | $138,479 |
| 2024 | $1,992,591 | $200,064 | $158,770 | $116,605 | 10 | $121,161 | $163,156 | $132,173 |
| 2023 | $1,949,836 | $102,849 | $159,709 | $121,926 | 10 | $126,311 | $67,636 | $120,990 |
| 2022 | $2,008,537 | $92,253 | $180,325 | $139,313 | 11 | $143,767 | $59,896 | $126,379 |
| 2021 | $2,096,158 | $261,298 | $145,825 | $104,500 | 10 | $109,204 | $227,150 | $139,769 |
| 2020 | $1,980,664 | $158,630 | $142,532 | $110,000 | 11 | — | $129,065 | $112,526 |
| 2019 | $1,964,945 | $78,716 | $141,414 | $105,000 | 11 | — | $49,249 | $111,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westcott Test Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $138K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a college foundation, a library, a food bank, a humane society, a Meals on Wheels organization, and national health organizations. The Odessa College Foundation describes its mission as securing scholarship and college-program donations and promoting philanthropy for higher education at Odessa College. The Humane Society of Odessa describes its work as animal rescue and care, finding homes for animals, and providing veterinary services. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Meals on Wheels of Odessa says it provides community support and sustenance to help older adults live safely and independently in their own homes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $127,618. Grant amounts ranged from $1,914 to $51,685, with a median of $7,019. The largest awards included $51,685 to Friends of the Ector County Library; $13,400 each to CR Dollars for Scholars, the University of Texas Permian Basin, and Odessa College Foundation; and $7,019 each to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Permian Basin Food Bank, and Humane Society of Odessa. The grants were listed for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Westcott Test Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$30K (2019) → $39K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $39K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Westcott Test Charitable Tr
How much does Westcott Test Charitable Tr give each year?
Westcott Test Charitable Tr gave $128K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 10 grants.
What is Westcott Test Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Westcott Test Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $7,019, and its average grant was $12,762, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Westcott Test Charitable Tr give grants?
Westcott Test Charitable Tr gives mostly in Texas: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (12%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Odessa, TX (6 grants).
Does Westcott Test Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Westcott Test Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Westcott Test Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Westcott Test Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Ector Co Library ($51,685), CR Dollars for Scholars ($13,400) and Univ Texas Permian Basin ($13,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Westcott Test Charitable Tr?
Westcott Test Charitable Tr reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (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 does Westcott Test Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a college foundation, a library, a food bank, a humane society, a Meals on Wheels organization, and national health organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westcott Test Charitable Tr?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Westcott Test Charitable Tr's EIN?
Westcott Test Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6890926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Westcott Test Charitable Tr 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 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 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Westcott Test Charitable Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/westcott-test-charitable-tr-morg_f194402414284ddbb3053ca8efba5a6a
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