Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fredericksburg, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $697K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $27K.
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation gave $74K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,300
- +58.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,150
- +216.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,150
- Total assets
- $696,893
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fredericksburg Church of Christ ($64K). Together the top 2 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2024) to $95K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg Church of Christ Fredericksburg, TX | For General Ministry | $64,300 |
| Fredericksburg Theater Company Fredericksburg, TX | Provide Scholarships to Attend Classes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $696,893 | $37,834 | $85,945 | $74,300 | 2 | $75,600 | $27,489 | $48,084 |
| 2024 | $745,004 | $69,661 | $57,322 | $47,000 | 4 | $48,180 | $60,519 | $46,252 |
| 2023 | $732,665 | $15,897 | $69,733 | $59,800 | 4 | $60,870 | $12,815 | $43,753 |
| 2022 | $786,357 | $26,508 | $59,491 | $47,140 | 3 | $48,160 | $17,337 | $45,152 |
| 2021 | $819,342 | $87,359 | $106,459 | $95,200 | 7 | $96,220 | $77,120 | $52,467 |
| 2020 | $838,621 | $32,879 | $60,969 | $50,750 | 3 | — | $23,660 | $46,518 |
| 2019 | $866,949 | $46,989 | $61,911 | $51,000 | 5 | — | $37,625 | $46,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin J. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred O. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca E. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation
How much does Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation give each year?
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation gave $74K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 4 grants.
How large is Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation?
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation reported $697K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation?
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fredericksburg, TX. It holds $697K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation operate?
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas.
What is Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation's EIN?
Fred and Becky Wilson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2141038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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