Frances & Frank Wilkinson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frances & Frank Wilkinson Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,328 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $72,500. 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$163,328
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$72,500
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,175 the year before.
37% 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 | $19,000 | 75 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $39,175 | 90 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $163,328 | 59 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Frances & Frank Wilkinson 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 Frances & Frank Wilkinson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 30 | $80,753 |
| New York | 16 | $76,625 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,050 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $700 |
| California | 3 | $450 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $250 |
| Oregon | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Theater | General support | $72,500 |
| Walker Art Center | Perofrming arts and sculpture garden | $12,000 |
| Conservation MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | General support | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General support | $7,500 |
| MSP Film Society | General support | $7,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | General support | $5,000 |
| St Marks Cathedral Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Davidson College | General support | $3,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | General support | $2,500 |
| Project Success | General support | $2,000 |
| Theater Latte Da | General support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Theater Company | General support | $1,500 |
| Gender Justice | General support | $1,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $1,500 |
| George Gordon Battle Cemetery Trust | General support | $1,050 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | General support | $1,000 |
| Family Tree Clinic | General support | $500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General support | $500 |
| Rosie's Theater Kids | General support | $500 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | General support | $500 |
| Trademark Theater | General support | $500 |
| Public Citizen | General support | $300 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $275 |
| Macphail Center for Music | General support | $253 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | General support | $250 |
| Compassion & Choices | General support | $250 |
| Friends of the High Line | General support | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $250 |
| Morgan Library and Museum | General support | $250 |
| New York Public Library | General support | $250 |
| Ploughshares Fund | General support | $250 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $250 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission and School | General support | $250 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General support | $200 |
| New York Historical Society | General | $150 |
| Alight | General support | $100 |
| American Forests | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank S Wilkinson Jr
- Frances Wilkinson
Questions people ask
Does Frances & Frank Wilkinson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frances & Frank Wilkinson Foundation give?
$163,328 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Frances & Frank Wilkinson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank S Wilkinson Jr (President (Passed Away 7/3/2025)) and Frances Wilkinson (Secretary).
What does Frances & Frank Wilkinson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.