Harry T Wilks Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry T Wilks Family Foundation is a private foundation in Covington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$64.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
100% 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 | $2.4 million | 38 | $45.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 39 | $58.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 48 | $64.8 million |
How to apply
Harry T Wilks 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 Harry T Wilks Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 27 | $3.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $60,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $60,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $27,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $8,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park | Program support | $1.1 million |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $1.0 million |
| Hamilton Community Foundation | Program support | $321,750 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Program support | $280,000 |
| A Mindful Moment | Program support | $100,000 |
| Blue Hill Community Foundation | Program support | $60,000 |
| Great Miami Rowing Center | Program support | $55,000 |
| Tide Pool Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| YWCA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Arts Wave | Program support | $20,000 |
| Butler County Philharmonic Orchestra | Program support | $20,000 |
| Inspiration Studies | Program support | $20,000 |
| Cultural Landscape Foundation | Program support | $17,000 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| Individual | Education | $16,030 |
| The Fitton Centre | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Program support | $15,000 |
| Artworks | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera Company | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wave Pool | Program support | $10,000 |
| Land in Common | Program support | $8,500 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Program support | $8,000 |
| Project Sheet Vet | Program support | $8,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Program support | $8,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Program support | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Program support | $7,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support | $7,500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Program support | $5,000 |
| Resources for Organizing & Social Change | Program support | $5,000 |
| Blue Hill Community Development | Program support | $4,000 |
| Hamilton Urban Garden Systems | Program support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Wilks
- Nanci Lanni
Questions people ask
Does Harry T Wilks Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry T Wilks Family Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Harry T Wilks Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Wilks (Trustee) and Nanci Lanni (Trustee).
What does Harry T Wilks Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.