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Wilson Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $88.4M. Annual income is reported at $14.1M. Total assets have grown from $4K in 2021 to $88.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Wilson Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $250K. Annual giving has grown from $1.5M in 2022 to $2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K, with an average award of $209K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Wilson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, PA.
Wilson Foundation has distributed a total of $3.5M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $250K, with an average of $209K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K.
Wilson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wilson Foundation is headquartered in SAINT PAUL, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Furlow | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dan Fick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terry O'Reilly | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Wilson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$88.4M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$88.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$209K
Median Grant
$250K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Energy And EnvironmentCLIMATE/POLICY GRANT TO CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Great Plains Institute For Sustainable Development IncCLIMATE/POLICY GRANT TO GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativePOVERTY/HOUSING GRANT TO BEACON INTERFAITH HOUSING | Saint Paul, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Fresh EnergyCLIMATE/POLICY GRANT TO FRESH ENERGY | Saint Paul, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| YouthprisePOVERTY/POLICY GRANT TO YOUTHPRISE | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Project For Pride In Living IncPOVERTY/HOUSING AND WORKFORCE GRANT | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| HiredPOVERTY/WORKFORCE GRANT TO HIRED | Minneapolis, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Summit Academy OicJOINT/WORKFORCE GRANT TO SUMMIT ACADEMY | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Homeownership CenterPOVERTY/HOUSING GRANT TO MN HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER | Saint Paul, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jp Morgan Charitable Gift Fund - Wilson DafDISCRETIONARY BOARD MEMBER GIFTS FROM DAF PER ADOPTED POLICY. | Jenkintown, PA | $40K | 2023 |