Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust
Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1992 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and functions as a family foundation supporting nonprofit organizations primarily in Tennessee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$861K
+4.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Human services
- Health
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation provides general operating support and project support to eligible organizations.
Grantmaking
The Trust made 16 grants in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $250,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Tennessee, with emphasis on the Nashville area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,986,984
- Total Revenues: $1,306,947
- Total Expenses: $890,908
- Total Giving: $860,649
- Investment Income and Dividends: $533,259
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,570,000
- Total Revenues: $538,482
- Total Expenses: $845,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,986,984 | $7,568,272 | $7,871,947 |
| Revenue | $1,306,947 | $538,482 | $1,090,507 |
| Expenses | $890,908 | $844,747 | $769,753 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $861,899 | $827,034 | $759,707 |
| Net Investment Income | $541,938 | $537,082 | $489,457 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,009,742 | $856,049 | $826,684 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR J WILSON | TRUSTEE AND FOUNDATION MGR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 104 Woodmont Blvd Ste 310, Nashville, TN 37205-5244
Telephone: 615-352-2080
EIN: 62-1498117
Tax-Exempt Status: Recognized since July 1992
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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