Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,500. 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$130,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $112,000 | 44 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 47 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 46 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc 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 Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 14 | $40,000 |
| California | 13 | $38,500 |
| Missouri | 7 | $32,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $5,500 |
| New York | 3 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | health/education/religious | $10,500 |
| Institute of American Acupuncture & Life | health/education/religious | $10,000 |
| national center for lesbian rights | health/education/religious | $10,000 |
| st louis Zoo foundation | health/education/religious | $8,000 |
| Food Bank of Southeastern VA | Health | $7,000 |
| Individual | education and health | $5,000 |
| YMCA of South Hampton Roads | Health | $5,000 |
| LGBT Life Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities Dio | Health | $5,000 |
| Individual | Health | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education | $4,000 |
| Virginia Association for Biological | Education | $3,500 |
| ACLU | health/education/religious | $3,000 |
| Individual | Health and Education | $3,000 |
| Magic House- 1979 Circle | Education | $3,000 |
| Purdue Research | Education | $3,000 |
| Webster Groves Pres Church | Religious | $3,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden Board | Education | $2,500 |
| Alameda County Food Bank | health/education/religious | $2,000 |
| Individual | Education | $2,000 |
| delta gamma foundation | Education and Health | $1,500 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | Education | $1,500 |
| America Media Outreach LGBT Catholi | Health and Education | $1,500 |
| Reach Reading Enriches All Children | Education | $1,500 |
| Society for Secure and Sustainable | environmental | $1,500 |
| The Piedmont Environmental Council | environmental | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Indiana | nature | $1,000 |
| dig deep water | health/education/religious | $1,000 |
| Sogorea te' Land Trust | Health/education | $1,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Health and Education | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Health | $1,000 |
| Midwest Innocence Project | Education | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of the Inner Light | Religious | $1,000 |
| Camp Free2Be | Health and Education | $1,000 |
| American Near East | Health | $1,000 |
| Aha | Health | $1,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Wilson
- John D Wilson
- Thomas Wilson
- Jennifer J Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Wilson (Director), John D Wilson (Director), Thomas Wilson (Director) and Jennifer J Wilson (Director).
What does Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.