William T Gordley Charitable Tr
William T Gordley Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $201K. Net investment income was $433K.
William T Gordley Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: William T Gordley Charitable Tr gave $201K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $67K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $200,544
- +28.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $66,848
- +28.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $66,848
- Total assets
- $3,184,222
- +13.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 T Gordley Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Paul United Church of Christ ($67K). Together the top 3 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William T Gordley Charitable Tr gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 114% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2023) to $201K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul United Church of Christ Lebanon, IL | Unrestricted General | $66,848 |
| City of Virginia Illinois Virginia, IL | Unrestricted General | $66,848 |
| Virginia United Methodist Church Virginia, IL | Unrestricted General | $66,848 |
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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 | $3,184,222 | $442,210 | $217,133 | $200,544 | 3 | $203,410 | $433,324 | $178,316 |
| 2025 | $2,808,675 | $269,128 | $168,782 | $156,537 | 3 | $159,197 | $258,261 | $162,591 |
| 2024 | $2,739,332 | $101,976 | $153,463 | $143,733 | 3 | $146,224 | $79,371 | $149,832 |
| 2023 | $2,731,575 | $-52,254 | $158,901 | $128,280 | 3 | $130,765 | $50,519 | $139,950 |
| 2022 | $2,906,827 | $575,181 | $191,601 | $179,799 | 3 | $182,084 | $564,828 | $155,819 |
| 2021 | $2,894,147 | $196,127 | $141,263 | $129,624 | 3 | — | $190,104 | $155,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William T Gordley Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William T Gordley Charitable Tr'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
$5K (2022) → $6K (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 $6K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William T Gordley Charitable Tr
How much does William T Gordley Charitable Tr give each year?
William T Gordley Charitable Tr gave $201K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $157K across 3 grants.
What is William T Gordley Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
William T Gordley Charitable Tr's median grant in 2026 was $66,848, and its average grant was $66,848, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William T Gordley Charitable Tr give grants?
William T Gordley Charitable Tr gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia, IL (2 grants).
Does William T Gordley Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William T Gordley Charitable Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is William T Gordley Charitable Tr?
William T Gordley Charitable Tr reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William T Gordley Charitable Tr's EIN?
William T Gordley Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6024769. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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