Wilson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wilson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Junction, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$115,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,000 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,500 | 17 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $115,500 | 15 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Wilson Family 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 Wilson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $115,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Colo Community Found | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Kids Aid | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Marillac Health | Capital Campaign - New Health Center | $10,000 |
| Clifton Christian Church | Food Pantry Support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Mesa County | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Latimer House | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Western Colo Center For The Arts | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Partners | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Riverside Education Center | Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hollis Wilson
- William Brent Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Wilson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilson Family Foundation give?
$115,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wilson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hollis Wilson (President) and William Brent Wilson (SecretaryTreasurer).
What does Wilson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.