Jstlwf
Preselected recipients only
Jstlwf is a private foundation in Athens, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $502,820 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $72,500 and the largest $104,205. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$502,820
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$72,500
- Largest grant$104,205
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $420,000 the year before.
88% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,000 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 3 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $502,820 | 8 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Jstlwf 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | $289,205 |
| California | 1 | $89,300 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $60,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $9,315 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Light Ministries | Public charity | $104,205 |
| It Is Written | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Streams of Light | Public charity | $89,300 |
| Southern Adventist University | Public charity | $85,000 |
| Red River Outpost | Public charity | $60,000 |
| As A Needle to the Pole | Public charity | $30,000 |
| Black Hills Health | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Widsom Pearl | Public charity | $9,315 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert T Wilt
- Lisa R Wilt
Questions people ask
Does Jstlwf accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jstlwf give?
$502,820 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $72,500.
Who runs Jstlwf?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert T Wilt (Co-Trustee) and Lisa R Wilt (Co-Trustee).