Tom Wilson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tom Wilson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hanover, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $235,000. 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$310,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$235,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $100,000 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $106,500 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $310,000 | 12 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Tom Wilson 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 Tom Wilson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 5 | $251,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $35,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $21,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holderness Academy | Support | $235,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | Support | $35,000 |
| Individual | Support | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support | $10,000 |
| 1769 Society-Dartmouth College Fund | Support | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Support | $5,000 |
| Franconia Ski Club | Support | $5,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Listen Community Services | Support | $1,000 |
| Live Like Sam Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $1,000 |
| Camp Kesem Dartmouth Chapter | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nell Reynolds
- Gwen Wilson
- Andrew Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does Tom Wilson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom Wilson Foundation Inc give?
$310,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tom Wilson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nell Reynolds (President), Gwen Wilson (Secretary) and Andrew Reynolds (Vice President).
What does Tom Wilson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.