William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $830K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $38K.
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust at a glance
In short: William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust gave $24K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,252
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $3,032
- Median grant
- $2,274
- Total assets
- $829,564
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (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 W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tennessee Theological University ($6K). Together the top 8 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 64% 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
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Theological University Cookeville, TN | General Operating | $6,063 |
| Central Church of Christ Sparta, TN | General Operating | $6,063 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | General Operating | $3,031 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | General Operating | $3,031 |
| Upper Cumberland Public Television Cookeville, TN | General Operating | $1,516 |
| Nashville Public Radio Nashville, TN | General Operating | $1,516 |
| Nashville Public Television Nashville, TN | General Operating | $1,516 |
| White County High School Sparta, TN | General Operating | $1,516 |
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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 | $829,564 | $48,592 | $43,151 | $24,252 | 8 | $27,804 | $38,261 | $43,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $12K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust
How much does William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust give each year?
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust gave $24K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's typical grant size?
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,274, and its average grant was $3,032, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust give grants?
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (3 grants), Cookeville, TN (2 grants) and Sparta, TN (2 grants).
Does William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's largest grantees?
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Tennessee Theological University ($6,063), Central Church of Christ ($6,063) and University of Tennessee Foundation ($3,031), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust?
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust reported $830K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's EIN?
William W Jenkins Char RMDR Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6909497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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