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Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Katherine Madeja. It holds total assets of $5.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.1M. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2019 to $2.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Rhode Island. According to available records, Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $8M, with a median grant of $35K. Annual giving has grown from $99K in 2020 to $5.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.6M, with an average award of $177K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$24K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, RI.
Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation has distributed a total of $8M across 45 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $177K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.6M.
Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald R Wilson Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6M
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$5.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3M
Distribution Amount
$362K
Total: $2.6M
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$8M
Average Grant
$177K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uri FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Kingston, RI | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3.6M | 2023 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of ChiGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $400K | 2023 |
| Chicago Yacht ClubGENERAL support | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Us Sailing FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bristol, RI | $100K | 2023 |
| Shake-A-Leg Miami IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Coconut Grove, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture BiennialGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Community TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Parks FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Cato InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Berrien County TrailsGENERAL SUPPORT | New Buffalo, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Inland Lakes Yachting Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Shedd AquariumGENERAL support | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2022 |
| Global Fairness IntiativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Anti-Cruelty SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Center On HalstedGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Alive RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| About Face TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chciago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Noble Network Of CharterCOLLEGE PREPERATION | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2020 |
| University Of Rhode IslandCOVID SCHOLARSHIP | Kingston, RI | $15K | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2020 |