Wilson Charitable Found Tr
Preselected recipients only
Wilson Charitable Found Tr is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $235,750 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$235,750
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $828,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $828,000 | 5 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 4 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
Wilson Charitable Found Tr 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 Charitable Found Tr funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | General | $500,000 |
| The Osteosarcoma Institute | General | $261,500 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center | General | $210,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | General | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- James L Gaspard
- Timothy R Vaughan
- Dr J Denton Dewitt
- Dinah Gaspard
- Fonda Dewitt
- Angela Anderson Vaughan
- Julianna Vaughan
Questions people ask
Does Wilson Charitable Found Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilson Charitable Found Tr give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $235,750.
Who runs Wilson Charitable Found Tr?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee), James L Gaspard (Trustee), Timothy R Vaughan (Trustee) and Dr J Denton Dewitt (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Wilson Charitable Found Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.