Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust
Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $289K.
Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust at a glance
In short: Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust gave $255K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $127K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,690
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $127,345
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $127,345
- Total assets
- $4,161,809
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (70% 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 Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Ms Foundation Co Wendell ($178K). Together the top 2 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2022) to $314K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Ms Foundation Co Wendell Oxford, MS | General Operating | $178,283 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $76,407 |
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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 | $4,161,809 | $327,960 | $308,997 | $254,690 | 2 | $264,497 | $289,153 | $232,508 |
| 2024 | $4,146,189 | $320,088 | $296,427 | $246,466 | 2 | $256,198 | $281,191 | $229,893 |
| 2023 | $4,123,340 | $177,490 | $274,660 | $228,246 | 2 | $237,639 | $139,742 | $221,036 |
| 2022 | $4,222,370 | $177,293 | $278,824 | $224,877 | 2 | $234,591 | $139,707 | $229,655 |
| 2021 | $4,324,589 | $336,960 | $306,627 | $258,389 | 2 | $268,285 | $298,648 | $253,167 |
| 2020 | $4,293,460 | $137,454 | $384,898 | $314,367 | 2 | — | $104,212 | $229,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$39K (2020) → $44K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Dept (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $44K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust
How much does Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust give each year?
Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust gave $255K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $246K across 2 grants.
How large is Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust?
Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust operate?
Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, Mississippi.
What is Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust's EIN?
Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6471557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Wilton E Dyson Jr Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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