Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc

LILBURN, GA EIN: 58-6035441

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in Georgia in 1954. Based in Lilburn, Georgia, the foundation supports charitable, religious, civic, and educational activities through grants to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$45.2M

+4.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.9M

+0.2% YoY

Grant Count

131

-18.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+22.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation was established by Fred B. Wilson, named after his wife Frances Wood Wilson. The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Child welfare
Religious activities
Civic affairs
Health
Educational activities (including higher education and college scholarship funds)

Grants are restricted to the State of Georgia, with one exception: programs carried on by Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Boston, Massachusetts.

Grantmaking

Grant proposals must be submitted in writing (not electronically) and must include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grants are restricted to the State of Georgia, except for programs carried on by Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Boston, Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $6.9M (99%)

Massachusetts $25K (0%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Georgia Massachusetts New York Texas

Cities

AcworthAlpharettaAmericusAthensAtlantaAugustaBarnesvilleBishopBrunswickBuckheadBufordCarrolltonCedartownChambleeChestnut HillClarkesvilleColumbusCummingCuthbertDecatur

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $43,387,489
Total Giving: $1,911,556
Revenue: $3,255,646
Total Liabilities: $128,000

Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1955 (EIN: 58-6035441).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$45,172,604	$43,387,489	$39,373,765
Revenue	$2,878,285	$3,255,646	$34,614
Expenses	$2,215,387	$2,160,147	$2,343,333
Qualifying Distributions	$2,208,632	$1,963,677	$2,069,050
Net Investment Income	$2,721,865	$3,059,176	$907,627
Distributable Amount	$2,142,835	$1,995,424	$1,980,583

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

103 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc

Foundation

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Grants

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Emory Winship Cancer Institute ($100,000), Extra Special People ($75,000), Fernbank Museum Of Natural History ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
3 Keys Chamblee, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$3,000
Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$10,000
Aid Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$5,000
Alzheimers Association ATLANTA, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$10,000
American Red Cross Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$15,597
Art Station Stone Mountain, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$5,000
Arthritis Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$10,000
Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation Watkinsville, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$25,000
Athens College Of Ministry Watkinsville, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$7,500
Athens Tech Foundation Inc Athens, GA	MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Founder: Fred B. Wilson (1890–1960)

Fred B. Wilson was born in Huntington, West Virginia. He began his career as a salesman for a men's clothing company before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, where he owned his own men's clothing store. He later worked as assistant to the President of Georgia Power Company, where he was instrumental in implementing appliance sales bundled with monthly electric bills. Wilson subsequently focused on real estate development, owning and developing shopping centers, apartment complexes, and hotels. He also owned a 1,900-acre Angus farm in Fulton County, Georgia. Wilson and his wife were devout members of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Atlanta. They had no children. Upon his death in 1960, a portion of his assets were transferred to the foundation; the remainder was transferred upon his wife's death in 1967.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEVE JONES	Trustee	1	—
DONNA MOSELEY	President	20	$48,200
LAWTON STEPHENS	Chairman	5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation was established by Fred B. Wilson, named after his wife Frances Wood Wilson. The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Child welfare • Religious activities • Civic affairs • Health • Educational activities (including higher education and college scholarship funds) Grants are restricted to the State of Georgia, with one exception: programs carried on by Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Boston, Massachusetts.

How do I apply for a grant from Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc?

**Grant Types & Support:** • General operating support • Project support • College scholarship funds (grants made to educational institutions rather than individuals) **Application Requirements:** Grant proposals must be submitted in writing (not electronically) and must include: • History of the proposed grantee organization • Relevant experience of the organization's administrators • Purpose and amount of the proposed grant • Current financial statements showing local support and all governme…

Where does Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc make grants?

Grants are restricted to the State of Georgia, except for programs carried on by Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Boston, Massachusetts.

What size grants does Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc awarded 131 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN?

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6035441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.