William L Whitwell Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Roanoke, VA EIN: 92-6075811

William L Whitwell Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Roanoke, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $33K.

Key facts about William L Whitwell Charitable Trust

EIN: 92-6075811
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $40,000
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $20,000
Median grant: $20,000
Total assets: $4,482
Primary geography: Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

How William L Whitwell Charitable Trust gives

In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4K

-61.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

-9.1% YoY

Grant Count

-60.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+127.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William L Whitwell Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $672 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About William L Whitwell Charitable Trust

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $40K (100%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

North Carolina Virginia

Cities

RoanokeCharlottesvilleElonHertford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$4,482	$11,578
Revenue	$35,088	$50,756
Expenses	$42,184	$44,694
Qualifying Distributions	$40,069	$44,054
Net Investment Income	$32,973	$50,116
Distributable Amount	$672	$2,947

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include North Cross School ($20,000), Virginia Institute of Autism ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
North Cross School roanoke, VA	To support the NCS Arts Endowment and the Annual Fund, specically Arts and Yearbook.	$20,000
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM Charlottesville, VA	To empower people to embrace the strengths and meet the challenges related to autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities by providing compassionate, evidence-based services throughout their lives.	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Glenn Feldmann Darby Goodlat	Trustee	0.5	$139

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is William L Whitwell Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, William L Whitwell Charitable Trust holds $4K in total assets with $35K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $40K in 2024.

Where does William L Whitwell Charitable Trust operate?

William L Whitwell Charitable Trust has awarded grants in North Carolina, Virginia.

What size grants does William L Whitwell Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, William L Whitwell Charitable Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William L Whitwell Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William L Whitwell Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $672 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is William L Whitwell Charitable Trust's EIN?

William L Whitwell Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6075811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.