Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.5 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$92.7 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
55% 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 | $150,000 | 1 | $94.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 11 | $93.6 million |
| 2025 | $4.5 million | 20 | $92.7 million |
How to apply
Wilson-Oconnor 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 Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $700,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $691,750 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $371,090 |
| Maryland | 2 | $350,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | General support | $1.0 million |
| Drexel University | Structured literacy and educational leadership hub | $691,750 |
| Save the Children | To support the children's emergency fund and save the children action network (scan) | $600,000 |
| American Red Cross Co CDS Global | General support for u.s. Relief | $250,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General support in north america | $250,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Immigrants' rights and border policy in the united states | $250,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | For educational work about protecting democracy | $200,000 |
| Norwich Community Collaborative | Norwich grange hall historic renovation project | $150,000 |
| American Independence Museum | 250 for 250 capital compaign | $121,090 |
| Chicago Sky Cares | General support | $100,000 |
| Fitchburg State University Foundation | For the community literacy center program | $100,000 |
| Friends of the New Durham 1772 Meetinghouse | 1772 meetinghouse historic restoration project | $100,000 |
| International Dyslexia Association | To support the structured literacy blueprint campaign | $100,000 |
| Mary and Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community | Mary and eliza freeman houses historic renovation project | $100,000 |
| Mascoma Valley Preservation | Grafton center meetinghouse historic renovation project | $100,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Wanton-lyman-hazard house historic renovation project | $100,000 |
| The Dyslexia Foundation Inc | Will baker gratitude endowment fund | $100,000 |
| Town of Leicester | Restoration of the may house in leicester, ma | $100,000 |
| Atkinson Historical Society | Atkinson center school historic restoration project | $50,000 |
| League of Women for Community Service | League of women for community service historic renovation project | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Wilson
- Edward J Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Wilson (Director) and Edward J Wilson (Director).
What does Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.