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John U Wilson Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 626275442

John U Wilson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,165 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $30,725 and the largest $46,077. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $64,584 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$79,4213$1.6 million
2024$64,5843$1.6 million
2025$92,1653$1.8 million

How to apply

John U Wilson Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John U Wilson Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee3$92,165

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Triune Community Church Co David Garrett
College Grove, TN
Support religious activities$46,077
Triune Cemetery Perpetual Care Association Co Betty Anne Roberts
Nolensville, TN
To further the exempt purpose of this organization$30,725
College Grove United Methodist Church Co David Gill
College Grove, TN
Support religious activities$15,363

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John U Wilson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John U Wilson Charitable Trust give?

$92,165 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $30,725.

Who runs John U Wilson Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).

What does John U Wilson Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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