William Clarence Briggs Trust
William Clarence Briggs Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $105K.
William Clarence Briggs Trust at a glance
In short: William Clarence Briggs Trust gave $52K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,838
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,919
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,919
- Total assets
- $1,233,489
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William Clarence Briggs Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MSPCA-Angell ($26K). Together the top 2 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William Clarence Briggs Trust gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $70K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSPCA-Angell Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $25,919 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $25,919 |
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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 | $1,233,489 | $121,011 | $76,427 | $51,838 | 2 | $61,026 | $104,863 | $71,613 |
| 2024 | $1,187,276 | $40,887 | $65,280 | $43,266 | 2 | $51,742 | $24,352 | $66,986 |
| 2023 | $1,173,155 | $-6,266 | $68,097 | $42,742 | 2 | $50,642 | $13,006 | $61,475 |
| 2022 | $1,232,079 | $223,587 | $93,112 | $69,944 | 2 | $78,668 | $208,180 | $64,469 |
| 2021 | $1,288,994 | $86,036 | $79,064 | $53,376 | 2 | — | $71,986 | $71,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Clarence Briggs Trust reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Clarence Briggs Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$19K (2022) → $21K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $21K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William Clarence Briggs Trust
How much does William Clarence Briggs Trust give each year?
William Clarence Briggs Trust gave $52K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 2 grants.
How large is William Clarence Briggs Trust?
William Clarence Briggs Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (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.
Where does William Clarence Briggs Trust operate?
William Clarence Briggs Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is William Clarence Briggs Trust's EIN?
William Clarence Briggs Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6008048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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