Wister & Frances Henry Trust
Wister & Frances Henry Trust is a private foundation focused on Sports and recreation, based in Belzoni, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $514K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $91K. Net investment income was $96K.
Wister & Frances Henry Trust at a glance
In short: Wister & Frances Henry Trust gave $91K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $91K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,756
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $90,756
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,756
- Total assets
- $513,765
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (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 Wister & Frances Henry Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wister Gardens ($91K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wister & Frances Henry Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $91K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wister Gardens Belzoni, MS | Upkeep of Garden | $90,756 |
Ready to take the next step with Wister & Frances Henry Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $513,765 | $183,405 | $140,906 | $90,756 | 1 | $90,756 | $95,956 |
| 2023 | $464,369 | $64,496 | $115,941 | $90,057 | 1 | $90,057 | — |
| 2022 | $508,456 | $126,524 | $136,020 | $85,195 | 1 | $85,195 | $33,620 |
| 2021 | $544,071 | $201,492 | $126,503 | $79,650 | 1 | $79,650 | $83,215 |
| 2020 | $470,023 | $90,345 | $130,871 | $70,100 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wister & Frances Henry Trust is led by Laura Townsend, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Townsend
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian McClellan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Jack
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Roberts
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Turner
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Murphy
Trust Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Thomas
Assistant Tr Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathie Gouge (2020–2022) — Assistant Tr Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wister & Frances Henry Trust
How much does Wister & Frances Henry Trust give each year?
Wister & Frances Henry Trust gave $91K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 1 grant.
How large is Wister & Frances Henry Trust?
Wister & Frances Henry Trust reported $514K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $183K.
What is Wister & Frances Henry Trust?
Wister & Frances Henry Trust is a private foundation focused on Sports and recreation, based in Belzoni, MS. It holds $514K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wister & Frances Henry Trust operate?
Wister & Frances Henry Trust has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Wister & Frances Henry Trust's EIN?
Wister & Frances Henry Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6152982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Wister & Frances Henry Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Mississippi
Ergon Foundation Inc
Jackson, MS
The foundation funds medical research, education, community development, and services for children with communication disorders, with most giving in Mississippi. In 2025, its grants ranged from $2,500 to $615,000, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$210.7M
Grants
158
Total Given
$10.8M
Community Foundation for Mississippi
Jackson, MS
The Community Foundation for Mississippi supports nonprofit and community work, with competitive grants focused on Placemaking, Children and Families, and Community Partnerships, as well as donor-directed giving across varied charitable purposes. Its 2025 grants had a median of $19,500, with itemized awards ranging from $5,500 to $800,000; it primarily serves 22 counties in central and southwest Mississippi. It offers competitive grant programs, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$90.3M
Grants
104
Total Given
$6.2M
Pinebelt Foundation
Hattiesburg, MS
Pinebelt Foundation supports charitable activities, community programs, and scholarships, with grants spanning varied local needs. In 2025, its grants had a median of $10,000, though amounts varied widely; its primary focus is the Pine Belt of South Mississippi. It accepts applications through GOapply for listed grant programs.
Assets
$61.9M
Grants
133
Total Given
$5.2M
Franks Foundation
Booneville, MS
The foundation’s 2021 grants supported higher-education scholarships in Mississippi, typically ranging from $500 to $2,000. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so grantmaking appears to have ended; that filing described an application process, but it should not be treated as current guidance.
Assets
—
Grants
96
Total Given
$106K
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Hernando, MS
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi funds nonprofit and public-sector work in education, children’s health, workforce development, food security, and other charitable areas, with competitive programs focused on early childhood, regional development, civic engagement, and education technology. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $962,000, with a median of about $13,900, and primarily serve 12 counties in Northwest Mississippi. It accepts applications through its competitive-grant portal; individual grants or loans are not available.
Assets
$48.6M
Grants
99
Total Given
$4.8M
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation
Meridian, MS
The Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation funds scholarships, relief aid, and contributions to organizations, primarily in Mississippi. Its 2025 grants ranged from $150 to $7,678, with a median of $1,000. It lists an application as required and says there are no award restrictions or deadlines; it does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
64
Total Given
$83K
More similar funders
More Funders in Mississippi
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Wister & Frances Henry Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Wister & Frances Henry Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?