The Wilson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wilson Family Foundation is a private foundation in High Point, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 115 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants115
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$57.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.1 million | 110 | $57.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 114 | $51.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 115 | $54.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 115 | $57.1 million |
How to apply
The Wilson Family 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 The Wilson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 | $812,000 |
| Wyoming | 16 | $590,000 |
| Alaska | 17 | $550,000 |
| North Carolina | 20 | $373,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 3 | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $104,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $98,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Health Foundation | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Sublette County Health Foundation | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $125,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of Alaska | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| The Carter Center | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole | Charitable contribution | $80,000 |
| Girdwood Inc | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| Teton Literacy Center | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| CDC Foundation | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Wyoming | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Jackson Hole Children's Museum | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Mercy Care Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Mosaic Health Center | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Research Institute | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| United Methodist Committee on Relief | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| University of Alaska Foundation | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Paw's of Jackson Hole | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project Inc | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Georgia Legal Services Program Inc | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| ONE22 Inc | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Bean's Cafe Inc | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Children's Hope Alliance | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Wilson III
- David Wilson
- Amy Wilson Scott
Questions people ask
Does The Wilson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wilson Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 115 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Wilson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry Wilson III (Secretary), David Wilson (Vice-President) and Amy Wilson Scott (President).
What does The Wilson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and international.