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Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Anchin R Schneidman Tte. It holds total assets of $181.8M. Annual income is reported at $122.6M. Total assets have grown from $38.5M in 2011 to $181.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust has made 204 grants totaling $49.7M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $19M in 2020 to $13.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5M, with an average award of $244K. The foundation has supported 109 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Virginia, District of Columbia, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$221K
Largest Grant
$2.5M
Based on 77 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.
Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 204 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, VA, DC.
Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $49.7M across 204 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $244K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5M.
Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert W Wilson Charitable Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Schneidman | TRUSTEE | $728K | $0 | $728K |
| Eric Weitz | TRUSTEE | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Robert Feidelson | TRUSTEE | $20K | $0 | $20K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$181.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$181.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
204
Total Giving
$49.7M
Average Grant
$244K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
109
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Botanic GardenGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Municipal Art SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $2.5M | 2022 |
| Nature ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $2.5M | 2022 |
| New York Public LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2M | 2022 |
| World Monuments FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Jbs Education Ltd Co University Of CambridgeDESIGN, DEVELOP AND START THE WILSON TRUST NATURAL ALLIES ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO EQUIP LEADERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL NON-GOVERNMENT ENTITIES WITH THE RIGHT MINDSET, TOOLS AND FRAMEWORKS TO DRIVE CHANGES AND INNOVATIONS FOR MORE "MARKET-BASED" SOLUTIONS. | Cambridge | $836K | 2022 |
| Central Park ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $657K | 2022 |
| Environmental DefenseGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $647K | 2022 |
| Drug Policy AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $600K | 2022 |
| Wilderness SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $375K | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan OperaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Whitney MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Vera Institute Of JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Institute For JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2022 |
| New York UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| American Bird ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | The Plains, VA | $30K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Nature & Culture IntlGENERAL SUPPORT | Del Mar, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Bottomless ClosetGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Civic & Cultural RestorationGENERAL SUPPORT | Hoosick Falls, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Juillard SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Inner City ScholarshipGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Ny PhilharmonicGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| New York Landmarks ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Hastings CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Garrison, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Children'S Aid SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Friends Of LachatGENERAL SUPPORT | Weston, CT | $13K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley TrailGENERAL SUPPORT | Georgetown, CT | $13K | 2022 |
| Nyc Outward Bound SchoolsGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Hour ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Manhattan Class CoGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Duke Lemur CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Adirondack CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Elizabethtown, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Children'S AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Tenement MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Stem Teachers NycGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Scenic HudsonGENERAL SUPPORT | Poughkeepsie, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Musicians On CallGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| New York City Audobon SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| City HarvestGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Mt Kisco NyGENERAL SUPPORT | Mt Kisco, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Bridge Fund Of NyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Byrd Hoffman Watermill FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Water Mill, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Short Hills, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Capital New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | Elmsford, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Food & Environment Reporting NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of KarenGENERAL SUPPORT | North Salem, NY | $5K | 2022 |