The Wilcox Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wilcox Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $142,700 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$142,700
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $141,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $166,218 | 42 | $2.8 million |
| 2023 | $141,000 | 40 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $142,700 | 46 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Wilcox 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 The Wilcox Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 22 | $88,000 |
| Michigan | 8 | $28,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,200 |
| Vermont | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Educational opportunities | $20,000 |
| National Federation of the Blind of Michigan C/O Mark Eagle Treasurer | Assistance for those with | $12,000 |
| Martin Luther King Center | General | $10,000 |
| Community Housing Resource Board | General | $7,000 |
| Turning Around Ministries Inc | General | $7,000 |
| Edgewood United Church | Religious organization | $6,000 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | General | $5,000 |
| Newport String Project | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $5,000 |
| Newport Performing Arts Center | General | $4,000 |
| Potter League | Animal protection & welfare | $3,000 |
| Wrni (Rhode Island Public Radio) | Public media & radio | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Reproductive health care | $3,000 |
| Newport Contemporary Ballet | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Moses Brown School Development | General | $3,000 |
| Salus Center | General | $3,000 |
| trans lifeline | General | $3,000 |
| Newport Mental Health | General | $3,000 |
| St Michaels Country Day School | General | $3,000 |
| Re-Member | Charitable | $2,000 |
| One Love Global Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Plan International USA | General | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $2,000 |
| Friends of The Dominican Republic | General | $2,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | General | $2,000 |
| Cerf-Craft Emergency Relief Fund | General | $2,000 |
| Crossroads RI | General | $2,000 |
| Meta Peace Team | General | $2,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | General | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $2,000 |
| Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Natural resource | $1,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Southern NE Wom | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Newport Classical Music | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Save the Bay | Charitable | $1,000 |
| RI Community Food Bank | General | $1,000 |
| Aquidneck Community Table | General | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Farm & Wilderness Conservation Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Lansing | General | $1,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- G Geer Wilcox
- Christina W McIntyre
- Peter B Wilcox
- Cibc National Trust Company
- Kyrsten Wilcox
- Ms Katherine Wilcox-Leigh
Questions people ask
Does The Wilcox Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wilcox Family Foundation give?
$142,700 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Wilcox Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists G Geer Wilcox (Co-Trustee As Req'd), Christina W McIntyre (Co-Trustee, As Req'd), Peter B Wilcox (Co-Trustee, As Req'd) and Cibc National Trust Company (Co-Trustee As Req'd) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Wilcox Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.