Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust
Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $5K.
Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,700
- -1.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,700
- -1.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,700
- Total assets
- $172,255
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Washington and Lee University ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $9K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | General Operating | $7,700 |
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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 | $172,255 | $8,652 | $12,864 | $7,700 | 1 | $9,266 | $5,114 | $10,510 |
| 2025 | $176,446 | $6,508 | $12,429 | $7,850 | 1 | $9,327 | $3,438 | $10,004 |
| 2024 | $182,362 | $2,531 | $12,977 | $8,500 | 1 | $10,096 | $2,576 | $9,299 |
| 2023 | $192,816 | $5,196 | $14,248 | $9,000 | 1 | $10,541 | $2,830 | $9,735 |
| 2022 | $201,841 | $34,772 | $14,147 | $9,000 | 1 | $10,560 | $31,352 | $10,847 |
| 2021 | $181,235 | $12,352 | $13,592 | $9,000 | 1 | — | $9,352 | $9,739 |
| 2020 | $182,456 | $8,011 | $12,255 | $8,000 | 1 | — | $4,735 | $9,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $4K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust
How much does Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust give each year?
Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust?
Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust reported $172K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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.
Where does Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust operate?
Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust's EIN?
Wilton E Birnie Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6073268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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