Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,361 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,765. 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$48,361
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,765
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,094 the year before.
27% 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 | $28,500 | 10 | $997,711 |
| 2024 | $40,094 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $48,361 | 15 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable 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 Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $38,963 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,697 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,696 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,339 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $666 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The V Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $8,765 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,787 |
| Moses Cone Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,000 |
| NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,697 |
| Raleigh Fire Museum | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,697 |
| Phoenix Project | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,697 |
| K9S | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,696 |
| Altapass Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Kidznotes | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,339 |
| NC Symphony Society | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,339 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,339 |
| Wake and District Pipe Band | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,339 |
| Hart Square Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| FFRF | Unrestricted charitable gift | $666 |
Officers and trustees
- Grey Wilson
- Thomas Wilson
- Lee Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$48,361 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Grey Wilson (Director), Thomas Wilson (Director) and Lee Wilson (Director).
What does Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.