The Wilson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $586,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$586,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $3.3 million | 31 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 45 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
The Wilson Family 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 The Wilson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $681,000 |
| California | 20 | $581,000 |
| Arizona | 5 | $333,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $190,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $60,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $53,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | To support education, museums, research and preservation. | $586,000 |
| HalfTheStory | To support the mission of empowering the next generation's relationship with technology. | $250,000 |
| Flagstaff Christian Fellowship | To create a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. | $150,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation | To engage students, alumni, parents, friends and the broader NAU community to connect, invest, and inspire current and future Lumberjacks. | $150,000 |
| Aiken Equine Rescue | to rescue and rehabilitate horses that have suffered from abuse and neglect, re-purpose Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds, and take horses whose owners can no longer care for them. | $100,000 |
| Upward Bound House | To eliminate homelessness among families with children in our community by providing housing, supportive services, and advocacy. | $100,000 |
| Hitchcock Woods Foundation | To support the 2,100-acre Hitchcock woods in Aiken, South Carolina. | $85,000 |
| Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation | to support preservation, education, and the archaeological investigation of Historic Jamestowne, the original site of the first successful English settlement in America. | $75,000 |
| North Valley Caring Services | To offer FREE academic and enrichment programs for kids ages 5 years to 18 years old. | $70,000 |
| Center for Social Concerns | to respond to the complex demands of justice through a combination of justice education and research for the common good. | $60,000 |
| MiraCosta College Foundation | To promote the benefits of MiraCosta College and secure resources that transform lives. | $55,000 |
| Feeding America San Diego | To provide nationwide network of food banks deliver programs at the front line of hunger. Programs like school-based food pantries. | $50,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Refugee | To support programs that provide basic needs, opportunities for personal development, enrichment activities, and access to legal and social services to refugee children. | $50,000 |
| Monarch School | To provide comprehensive academic, social and emotional support to youth, alumni, and their families. | $50,000 |
| Longwood Gardens | To provide support to the Longwood Gardens. | $50,000 |
| Youth Haven Ranch | To provide life-changing christ-centered experiences for disadvantaged children. | $48,000 |
| Brandywine Convervancy | To protects and conserves the land, water, natural, and cultural resources of the Brandywine-Christina watershed. | $40,000 |
| Escondido History Center | To support the second largest history museum in San Diego County. | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles | To support the mission of building girls' courage, confidence, and character. | $40,000 |
| Unite 4 Africa | To support organization's goals to unite, equip, and mobilize individuals and organizations to transform their communities. socially, physically and economically | $26,000 |
| USS Midway Museum | To preserve the historic USS midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain museum guests. | $25,000 |
| Students Run LA | To provide underserved secondary students the experience of goal setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved health by training for and completing the LA Marathon. | $20,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | The foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease. | $20,000 |
| Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | To donates high-quality musical instruments to deserving, under-funded music programs, and provides an array of support services to school districts. | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | To support programs addressing senior hunger and isolation. | $10,000 |
| American Contemporay Ballet | To produce and present choreographic works of the highest quality which exemplify ballet as a musical art form. | $10,000 |
| Happy House | to help bring about a safer community by "Building Better Families." A "family" in this case can be small or large; it can be a school, church, business, neighborhood or even a country. | $10,000 |
| Share Food Program | To lead the fight against food insecurity in the Philadelphia region, by serving a network of organizations and school districts engaged in food distribution, education and advocacy. | $10,000 |
| The Culver City Education Foundation | To bring the community together to enhance the educational experience of every student from the Culver City USD, can reach academic success. | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | To provide support to the foundation which seeks a world free from diseases of mind and sight. | $10,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | To support Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) scientists in making continued progress toward a cure and improving the lives of people living with diabetes today. | $10,000 |
| DIY Girls | To support the mission to increased girls and gender-expansive youth's interest and long-term success in technology, engineering and making through innovative educational experiences and mentor relationships. | $10,000 |
| Sisterhood is Global Institute Inc | To support the sisterhood in its strategic and activist role in the evolution of the international women's movement. | $10,000 |
| Girls Growing Education | To help provide students with access to world-class education through an offline edutech device. | $10,000 |
| Sahara Foundation | To support the Reteti elephant sanctuary established to rescue and release orphaned and abandoned elephant calves. | $10,000 |
| Cougar Athletic Alumni Club | To support the cougar alumni club which devotes its time and energy to the alumni and friends of Escondido High School. | $6,000 |
| All For One Therapy | To provide support to a non-profit mental health center dedicated to providing compassionate support and evidence-based therapy to individuals, families, and communities. | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Culver City Library | To support volunteers in supporting the Culver City Julian Dixon Library. | $5,000 |
| Kitty of Angeles | To support homeless cats and kittens in Los Angeles. | $5,000 |
| Patched Hearts Farm Sanctuary | To support the organization's mission dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory S Wilson
- Thomas B Wilson
- Dennis C Wilson
- David S Wilson
- Richard A Wilson
Questions people ask
Does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Wilson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory S Wilson (Chief Executive Officer), Thomas B Wilson (Chief Financial Officer), Dennis C Wilson (Secretary) and David S Wilson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.