Willsonthropic Inc
Preselected recipients only
Willsonthropic Inc is a private foundation in Athens, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,100 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $10,000. 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$21,100
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$97,376
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,400 the year before.
67% 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 | $5,000 | 1 | $70,632 |
| 2024 | $4,400 | 4 | $351,718 |
| 2025 | $21,100 | 6 | $97,376 |
How to apply
Willsonthropic 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Willsonthropic Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $21,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Corridor of East TN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Athens Area Council for the Arts | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Starr Regional Medical Center | Genaral purpose | $2,600 |
| Community Action Group of Etowah | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Etowah Arts Commission | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Athens NAACP | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Meredith Willson
- Tim Hughes
- Hugh Willson
- Stefani Burchfield
Questions people ask
Does Willsonthropic Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willsonthropic Inc give?
$21,100 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs Willsonthropic Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Meredith Willson (President), Tim Hughes (Vice Preside), Hugh Willson (Treasurer) and Stefani Burchfield (Secretary).
What does Willsonthropic Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.