The Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $26.2 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $8.7 million. 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$26.2 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$8.7 million
- Assets$182 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.1 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 | $12.1 million | 79 | $199 million |
| 2024 | $26.2 million | 82 | $182 million |
How to apply
The Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust 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 Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 54 | $25.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $552,700 |
| Virginia | 2 | $330,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $120,000 |
| California | 3 | $32,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $8.7 million |
| World Monuments Fund | General support | $4.9 million |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $2.6 million |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $1.8 million |
| Vera Institute of Justice | General support | $1.6 million |
| Metropolitan Opera | General support | $1.3 million |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $1.1 million |
| New York Public Library | General support | $1.0 million |
| Drug Policy Alliance | General support | $600,000 |
| Mass Moca | General support | $550,000 |
| 54 Below Inc | General support | $335,001 |
| American Bird Conservancy | General support | $280,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General support | $250,000 |
| Hastings Center | General support | $135,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | General support | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | General support | $100,000 |
| UJA New York | General support | $100,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General support | $68,750 |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $50,000 |
| Civic and Cultural Restoration | General support | $40,000 |
| Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $25,000 |
| Bottomless Closet | General support | $25,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Program | General support | $25,000 |
| Juilliard School | General support | $25,000 |
| Municipal Art Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Nature & Culture International | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy | General support | $25,000 |
| Ny Philharmonic | General support | $25,000 |
| Childrens Aid Society | General support | $15,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb | General support | $15,000 |
| Bone Marrow Cancer Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Cec Artslink | General support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Duke Lemur Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lachat | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters | General support | $10,000 |
| Grassroots Grocery | General support | $10,000 |
| Hire Heroes USA | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Schneidman
- Robert Feidelson
- Eric Weitz
Questions people ask
Does The Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust give?
$26.2 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Schneidman (Trustee), Robert Feidelson (Trustee) and Eric Weitz (Trustee).
What does The Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.