Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA Magnolia Trust Company Trustee
Preselected recipients only
Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA Magnolia Trust Company Trustee is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$40.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.9 million | 141 | $39.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 118 | $35.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 115 | $36.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 110 | $40.5 million |
How to apply
Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA 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 Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA Magnolia Trust Company Trustee funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $423,500 |
| Georgia | 22 | $224,000 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $200,750 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $170,000 |
| New York | 9 | $153,500 |
| Oregon | 8 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $34,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Soda Mountain Wilderness Council | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Barnabas Horse Foundation | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Save the Children Federation | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | Unrestricted | $39,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Unrestricted | $39,000 |
| Global Resistance | Unrestricted | $36,500 |
| SF Cares | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Four Horseshoes Youth Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Canal Alliance | Unrestricted | $20,500 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Directions of Horry County Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Howard School Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Healing Bridges | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Community Works | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mountain Outreach Flights Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Green America | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Geos Institute | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Redwood Justice Fund | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ben Franklin Academy | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Directions of Horry County | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Waccamaw Youth Center Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Horry County | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Coker University | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Enabling Peace in Iraq Center (Epic) | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Chicana Foundation of Northern Ca | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of WLRN | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Kind (Kids in Need of Defense) | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Kpfa - the Pacifica Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Magnolia Trust Company
- Truist Bank
Questions people ask
Does Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA Magnolia Trust Company Trustee accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA Magnolia Trust Company Trustee give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA Magnolia Trust Company Trustee?
Its 2025 filing lists Magnolia Trust Company (Trustee) and Truist Bank (Trustee).
What does Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA Magnolia Trust Company Trustee fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and international.