William L Whitwell Charitable Trust
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.
William L Whitwell Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: William L Whitwell Charitable Trust gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +127.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,482
- -61.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William L Whitwell Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Cross School ($20K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $44K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $4,482 | $35,088 | $42,184 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,069 | $32,973 | $672 |
| 2023 | $11,578 | $50,756 | $44,694 | $44,000 | 5 | $44,054 | $50,116 | $2,947 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William L Whitwell Charitable Trust is led by Glenn Feldmann Darby Goodlat, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glenn Feldmann Darby Goodlat
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$108 (2023) → $139 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $139, to Glenn Feldmann Darby Goodlat (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William L Whitwell Charitable Trust
How much does William L Whitwell Charitable Trust give each year?
William L Whitwell Charitable Trust gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 5 grants.
How large is William L Whitwell Charitable Trust?
William L Whitwell Charitable Trust reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $672 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does William L Whitwell Charitable Trust operate?
William L Whitwell Charitable Trust has awarded grants in North Carolina, Virginia.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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