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Michael Wilkinson Foundation

Accepts applications Arlington, Texas · EIN 814737388

Michael Wilkinson Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $40,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$42,2503$28,355
2024$40,0003$22,792
2025$40,0003$12,081

How to apply

ContactMichael Wilkinson Foundation Schola
4811 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017
Phone or email(214) 686-1907, miwifs@gmail.com
What to submitAppilcants for assistance must submit a completed application along with; a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or school administrator, a letter of recommendation from an employer, minister, or adult friend over 21 years of age, and a 500-750 word essay on: "schools in the united states today have a growing substance abuse and addiction crisis. Based on your personal knowledge or experiences, how can you affect change with your generation in battling this epidemic?"
DeadlinesApril 15
RestrictionsAwards must be used to advance the foundation's mission to fight against substance abuse and to help change the stigma of addiction by focusing on educating, creating awareness, and building self-esteem and confidence.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Michael Wilkinson Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$40,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Arlington Indepedent School Distr
Arlington, TX
Student scholarships$20,000
Simply Grace
Richardson, TX
Sober living program$10,000
Mission Arlington Mission Metroplex
Arlignton, TX
Sober living program$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michael Wilkinson Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15.

How much does Michael Wilkinson Foundation give?

$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Michael Wilkinson Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David Warren Wilkinson (President), Suzanne Elizabeth Wilkinson (Vice Preside) and Brian David Scarborough (Director).

What does Michael Wilkinson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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