Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation is a private foundation in Golden, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,500. 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$111,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 26 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 27 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $111,500 | 27 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson 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 Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 17 | $78,000 |
| Kansas | 5 | $14,500 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | General operations of the organization | $12,500 |
| Evergreen Christian Outreach | General program support | $12,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Hunger-relief programs | $12,000 |
| Hastings Public Schools Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Mountain Area Land Trust | Land conservation | $8,500 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | Energy assistance programs | $6,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | General support for school of engineering and school of law | $6,000 |
| Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice | General support | $6,000 |
| Bootstraps Scholarships & Loans | Provide funds for needy students | $5,000 |
| Salthawk Community Support | Support needs of low-income students | $5,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Educational programs | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Colorado shakespeare festival fund | $4,000 |
| Denver Post Community Foundation - Season to Share | Support programs for disadvantaged children | $3,000 |
| Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center Inc | General museum support | $2,500 |
| Palmer Land Conservancy | Support land preservation | $2,500 |
| Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity | Affordable housing | $1,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | Open land preservation | $1,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Fort Hays State University Foundation | Support women's soccer program | $1,000 |
| Hastings College Foundation | 1882 fund | $1,000 |
| Highland Rescue Team Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Rockland Community Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Scholars Unlimited | Educational programs | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Kansas Chapter | Environmental conservation | $1,000 |
| Alois Society Alzheimers Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | General museum support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Wilson
- Mollie A Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation give?
$111,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Wilson (President/Treasurer/Director) and Mollie A Mitchell (Director/Vice President/Sec.).
What does Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.