Wilemal Fund
Preselected recipients only
Wilemal Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $852,336. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$852,336
- Assets$40.8 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.2 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $8.2 million | 41 | $35.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 44 | $40.8 million |
How to apply
Wilemal Fund 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 Wilemal Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $997,500 |
| New York | 1 | $852,336 |
| Illinois | 10 | $839,962 |
| Florida | 5 | $525,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $195,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $107,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $65,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Masters School | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $852,336 |
| Lake Forest College | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $558,786 |
| The Nature Conservancy of North Carolina | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $500,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $250,000 |
| Audubon North Carolina | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $200,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $150,000 |
| Alliance Francaise de Chicago | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $122,176 |
| Banner Lake Club | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $100,000 |
| Sawtooth School for Visual Arts | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $100,000 |
| Tudor Place | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $100,000 |
| Summit School | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $75,000 |
| Phillips Academy | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $70,000 |
| University of Chicago | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $50,000 |
| Foster Care Support Foundation | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $40,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $40,000 |
| Housing for New Hope | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $35,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $35,000 |
| Four Paws International | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $30,000 |
| Bravo Waukegan | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Ragdale Foundation | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Transformer DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Fulton County Casa | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $20,000 |
| Georgetown Ministry Center | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $20,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $20,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $15,000 |
| Reynalda House | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic Inc | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| Washington Winter Show | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $8,000 |
| Bishop Walker School for Boys | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Raices | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $2,500 |
| Martha's Table | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Gardner Brown
- Malcolm McDougal Brown
- Solange Pezon Brown
- Solange Stephanie Pezon Brown
- Patricia A Brown
- Kenton Randolph Brown
- Preston Gardner Brown
Questions people ask
Does Wilemal Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilemal Fund give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Wilemal Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists William Gardner Brown (General Fund Pres/Secy/Dir), Malcolm McDougal Brown (General Fund Vp/Treas/Dir), Solange Pezon Brown (General Fund Director) and Solange Stephanie Pezon Brown (WGB Fund Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wilemal Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.