Willison Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willison Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,700 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$82,700
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$456,805
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,550 the year before.
65% 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 | $43,335 | 14 | $401,064 |
| 2024 | $34,550 | 20 | $387,094 |
| 2025 | $82,700 | 17 | $456,805 |
How to apply
Willison Family Charitable Foundation 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 Willison Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $76,300 |
| New York | 1 | $3,400 |
| Oregon | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Monica Catholic Community | General funding | $26,000 |
| Catholic Schools Caollaborative | General funding | $20,000 |
| St Monica Schools | General funding | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General funding | $5,000 |
| UCLA Foundation- Wooden Athletic Fund | General funding | $4,800 |
| American Ballet Theater | General funding | $3,400 |
| Los Angeles Music Center | General funding | $3,000 |
| High Desert Musuem | General funding | $2,500 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | General funding | $2,000 |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles | General funding | $1,000 |
| International Medical Corp | General funding | $1,000 |
| St John's Seminary | General funding | $1,000 |
| Together in Mission | General funding | $1,000 |
| Annenberg Center for Performing Arts | General funding | $500 |
| Central Catholic High School | General funding | $500 |
| Parker Inst for Cancer Immunotherapy | General funding | $500 |
| The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart | General funding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce G Willison
- Gretchen A Willison
Questions people ask
Does Willison Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willison Family Charitable Foundation give?
$82,700 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Willison Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce G Willison (Trustee) and Gretchen A Willison (Trustee).
What does Willison Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.