Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,156 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,156
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $126,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,662 | 6 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $126,000 | 7 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $104,156 | 10 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Monica Owen Regions Bank 210 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 354-8458 |
| What to submit | Student grant application should be obtained from trustee |
| Restrictions | Leflore county, ms, physically and mentally handicapped persons and charitable organizations that provide programs to such persons |
What Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 10 | $104,156 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Leflore Educational Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Art Place Mississippi | General operating | $15,000 |
| Delta Streets Academy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | General operating | $10,000 |
| Museum of the Mississippi Delta | General operating | $10,000 |
| Locus Benedictus | General operating | $10,000 |
| Leflore Christian School | General operating | $10,000 |
| Indianola Educational Foundation Inc | General operating | $7,656 |
| French Camp Academy | General operating | $5,000 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | General operating | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Pittman
- John P Henson
- Regions Bank Trust Dept
Questions people ask
Does Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust give?
$104,156 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Pittman (Co Trustee), John P Henson (Co Trustee) and Regions Bank Trust Dept (Trustee).
What does Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.