Wilson Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Wilson Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$349,176
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $15,000 | 11 | $309,903 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 8 | $326,363 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 9 | $349,176 |
How to apply
| Contact | JANET THELEN co ST JOHN'S PUBLIC PO Box 230, St Johns, MI 48879 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 227-4023 |
| What to submit | Applications available at the st. John's public high school |
| Deadlines | April and august of each year |
| Restrictions | Graduates of the st. Johns public high school in the upper one third of the class scholastically with good citizenship and character |
What Wilson Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | $12,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Lansing Community College | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Northern Michigan University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Trine University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Alma College | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Hope College | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Central Michigan University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Wilson Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April and august of each year.
How much does Wilson Scholarship Fund give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wilson Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Wilson Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.