Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee
Preselected recipients only
Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $349,603 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$349,603
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $317,442 the year before.
19% 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 | $333,512 | 16 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $317,442 | 15 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $349,603 | 16 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee 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.
What Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $225,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $115,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $9,603 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco SPCA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Florida Humane Society | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Abandonned Pet Rescue Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rocket Dog Rescue Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Alvarado Elementary PTA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wind in the Willows Early Learning Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Boward Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Broward County | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Spark SF Public Schools | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Big Cat Rescue Corp | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Sonoma County | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $9,603 |
Officers and trustees
- Magnolia Trust Company
- Truist Bank
Questions people ask
Does Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee give?
$349,603 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee?
Its 2025 filing lists Magnolia Trust Company (Trustee) and Truist Bank (Trustee).
What does Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation Magnolia Trust Company Trustee fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, youth programs and education.