Wilemon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wilemon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tupelo, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $346,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $11,100 and the largest $75,000. 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$346,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$11,100
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$524,705
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $764,499 the year before.
25% 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 | $594,645 | 11 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $764,499 | 12 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $346,000 | 16 | $524,705 |
How to apply
Wilemon Foundation Inc 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 Wilemon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | $259,600 |
| Georgia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $12,200 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $11,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Outreach | Religious/charitable | $75,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Religious/charitable | $60,000 |
| Create Foundation | Religious/charitable | $55,000 |
| Green Valley Baptist Church | Religious/charitable | $52,000 |
| Hope Outdoors | Religious/charitable | $25,000 |
| Winshape Foundation | Religious/charitable | $13,800 |
| Wildwood Baptist Church | Religious/charitable | $12,000 |
| Springlife Ministries | Religious/charitable | $11,200 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Religious/charitable | $11,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Religious/charitable | $10,400 |
| International FLSP CHRST & Jews | Religious/charitable | $10,200 |
| More Ministries | Religious/charitable | $5,600 |
| Jack van Impe Ministries | Religious/charitable | $1,200 |
| Berean Baptist Church | Religious/charitable | $1,200 |
| Love Worth Finding | Religious/charitable | $1,200 |
| Wa Criswell Foundation | Religious/charitable | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Shonda W Sharpe
- Shea Wilemon
Questions people ask
Does Wilemon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilemon Foundation Inc give?
$346,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $11,100.
Who runs Wilemon Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Shonda W Sharpe (Director) and Shea Wilemon (Director).
What does Wilemon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.