William H Williamson Charitable Trust
William H Williamson Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $65K.
William H Williamson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: William H Williamson Charitable Trust gave $100K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $100,411
- -6.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,735
- -6.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,323
- Total assets
- $1,278,513
- -2.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (79% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who William H Williamson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Davidson College ($29K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William H Williamson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
- In 2026 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2024) to $107K (2022). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | Unrestricted General | $28,687 |
| Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $21,518 |
| Episcopal Diocese of NC Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted General | $21,518 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus Matthews, NC | Unrestricted General | $19,128 |
| Trustees of Rex Hospital Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted General | $4,780 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted General | $4,780 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,278,513 | $66,178 | $103,803 | $100,411 | 6 | $101,148 | $65,101 | $119,371 |
| 2025 | $1,316,138 | $52,690 | $109,171 | $106,976 | 6 | $107,690 | $51,647 | $108,292 |
| 2024 | $1,372,619 | $42,579 | $68,142 | $66,441 | 6 | $67,107 | $41,610 | $97,229 |
| 2023 | $1,398,177 | $52,661 | $87,408 | $84,120 | 6 | $84,816 | $51,647 | $88,317 |
| 2022 | $1,432,934 | $108,919 | $111,127 | $107,449 | 6 | $108,080 | $107,846 | $98,026 |
| 2021 | $1,435,150 | $95,821 | $83,940 | $81,247 | 6 | — | $94,706 | $93,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Williamson Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William H Williamson Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$728 (2022) → $992 (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $992, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William H Williamson Charitable Trust
How much does William H Williamson Charitable Trust give each year?
William H Williamson Charitable Trust gave $100K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $107K across 6 grants.
What is William H Williamson Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
William H Williamson Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $20,323, and its average grant was $16,735, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William H Williamson Charitable Trust give grants?
William H Williamson Charitable Trust gives mostly in North Carolina: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (3 grants).
Does William H Williamson Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William H Williamson Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William H Williamson Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
William H Williamson Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Davidson College ($28,687), Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society ($21,518) and Episcopal Diocese of NC ($21,518), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is William H Williamson Charitable Trust?
William H Williamson Charitable Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (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 is William H Williamson Charitable Trust?
William H Williamson Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2026.
What is William H Williamson Charitable Trust's EIN?
William H Williamson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6044002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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