Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Paris, Tennessee. It made 35 grants totaling $1,267,240 in 2024, primarily to recipients in Tennessee. Its 2024 grants included support for community programs, Christian organizations and education, and an adoption fund.
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Tennessee. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,267,240
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -31.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,207
- +46.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,556,772
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists CHARLES P WILSON as the contact. Application form and materials were “undeveloped at this time,” and the filing lists no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles P Wilson
Mailing address: 829 Grant Street, Paris, TN 38242
Phone: (731) 642-3180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humbolt Chamber of Commerce ($194K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 216 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 6% to Kentucky, 2% each to Michigan and California, and 1% to Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 35 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $665K (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humbolt Chamber of Commerce Humbolt, TN | Community Program | $193,500 |
| Union University Foundation LLC Jackson, TN | Christian College Scholarships | $177,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy Jackson, TN | Christian Education | $134,000 |
| First Baptist Church Paris, TN | Chirstianity | $133,940 |
| Dream Center of Jackson Jackson, TN | Community Program Services | $75,000 |
| Jackson First Baptist Church Jackson, TN | Christianity | $75,000 |
| The Church at Sugar Creek Humboldt, TN | Christianity | $75,000 |
| Coordinated Christian Ministries Inc Louisville, KY | Christianity | $55,000 |
| Shepherd's Fire Pleasant Vine, TN | Christianity | $48,000 |
| Kanes Gift Inc Milan, TN | Adoption Fund | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,556,772 | $3,893,927 | $2,584,428 | $1,267,240 | 35 | $1,267,240 | $1,087,055 | $1,339,507 |
| 2023 | $17,239,966 | $3,578,803 | $2,385,762 | $1,257,135 | 51 | $1,257,135 | $895,139 | $1,318,936 |
| 2022 | $15,996,963 | $3,249,293 | $1,926,969 | $825,800 | 42 | $825,800 | $648,124 | $1,157,712 |
| 2021 | $14,660,671 | $3,359,424 | $1,575,042 | $664,850 | 45 | $664,850 | $1,356,349 | $861,267 |
| 2020 | $12,880,045 | $1,897,219 | $1,555,188 | $750,160 | 43 | — | $759,638 | $791,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Trinity Christian Academy describes its mission as Christian education from pre-K through 12th grade; The Dream Center describes its work as faith-based services to help overcome chronic homelessness; and KANES GIFT says it cares for orphans by partnering with families during the adoption process. The foundation also gave to organizations whose stated purposes included Christian college scholarships and community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $1,267,240. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $193,500, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $193,500 to HUMBOLT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for a community program; $177,000 to UNION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION LLC for Christian college scholarships; $134,000 to TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY for Christian education; and $133,940 to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH for Christianity.
Other notable grants included $75,000 each to DREAM CENTER OF JACKSON for community program services, JACKSON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH for Christianity, and THE CHURCH AT SUGAR CREEK for Christianity. The foundation also gave $55,000 to COORDINATED CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC, $48,000 to SHEPHERD'S FIRE, $45,000 to KANES GIFT INC for an adoption fund, $30,000 to LIFE ACTION MINISTRIES, and $20,000 to GRACE TO YOU.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists CHARLES P WILSON as president, BEN SHERARD as secretary, and CHAD P WILSON as director.
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc is led by Charles P. Wilson, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles P. Wilson
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad P. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Sherard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$100 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100, to Ben Sherard (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc
How much does Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 51 grants.
What is Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $36,207, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc that year got $69K on average.
Where does Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, TN (7 grants), Paris, TN (7 grants), Humboldt, TN (2 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christianity" (11 grants), "Community Program Services" (8 grants) and "Community Program" (3 grants).
Who are Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Humbolt Chamber of Commerce ($193,500), Union University Foundation LLC ($177,000) and Trinity Christian Academy ($134,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc?
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc?
The filing lists CHARLES P WILSON as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0249019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-p-wilson-foundation-inc-morg_1f24b79eb8194943a829461aea277bec
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