George R Jr & Donna M Wilson
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson is a private foundation based in La Plata, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated to support the recipient organization’s service programs.
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson at a glance
In short: George R Jr & Donna M Wilson gave $148K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Pennsylvania. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,000
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,455
- +126.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,920,441
- +20.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% 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 George R Jr & Donna M Wilson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 704 Silver Linden Dr, La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: (301) 520-0155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George R Jr & Donna M Wilson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cathedral Catholic High School ($45K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 95 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Pennsylvania accounted for 36%, California 30%, Virginia 15%, Florida 7%, and Maryland 7%. The filing also lists a grant to an organization in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George R Jr & Donna M Wilson open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $96K (2021) to $155K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego, CA | To Support Org's Service Programs | $45,000 |
| Sisters Servants of the IHM Scanton, PA | To Support Org's Service Programs | $28,500 |
| St Francis University Loretto, PA | To Support Org's Service Programs | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Academy Fredericksburg, VA | To Support Org's Service Programs | $20,000 |
| Catholic Faith Appeal Venice, FL | To Support Org's Service Programs | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Newport Charlotte Hall, MD | To Support Org's Service Programs | $10,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of St Thomas St Thomas, VI | To Support Org's Serice Programs | $5,500 |
| Friends of Cedar Lane Leonardtown, MD | To Support Org's Service Programs | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp Arlington, VA | To Support Org's Service Programs | $1,000 |
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | To Support Org's Service Programs | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,920,441 | $492,237 | $167,090 | $148,000 | 11 | $148,000 | $420,087 | $89,780 |
| 2023 | $1,595,294 | $261,588 | $167,169 | $154,500 | 26 | $154,500 | $226,690 | $84,185 |
| 2022 | $1,500,875 | $99,283 | $122,473 | $107,000 | 28 | $107,000 | $57,101 | $91,461 |
| 2021 | $1,524,065 | $111,528 | $108,770 | $95,700 | 9 | $95,700 | $101,718 | $105,188 |
| 2020 | $1,521,307 | $69,028 | $116,721 | $107,200 | 21 | — | $36,738 | $88,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George R Jr & Donna M Wilson reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $148,000 across 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants were $45,000 to Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, California; $28,500 to Sisters Servants of the IHM in Scanton, Pennsylvania; $25,000 to St Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania; and $20,000 to Holy Cross Academy in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Each was designated to support the recipient’s service programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George R Wilson Jr as president and CEO, Donna M Wilson as vice president and secretary, and Kelly A Dawson, Heather Wilson Huber, and Thomas P Wilson as directors.
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson is led by George R. Wilson Jr., President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George R. Wilson Jr.
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Wilson Huber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly A. Dawson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna M. Wilson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about George R Jr & Donna M Wilson
How much does George R Jr & Donna M Wilson give each year?
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson gave $148K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 26 grants.
What is George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's typical grant size?
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,455, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George R Jr & Donna M Wilson that year got $6K on average.
Where does George R Jr & Donna M Wilson give grants?
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does George R Jr & Donna M Wilson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Org's Service Programs" (10 grants).
Who are George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's largest grantees?
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's largest 2024 grantees include Cathedral Catholic High School ($45,000), Sisters Servants of the IHM ($28,500) and St Francis University ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George R Jr & Donna M Wilson?
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from George R Jr & Donna M Wilson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's EIN?
George R Jr & Donna M Wilson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8071840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George R Jr & Donna M Wilson accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George R Jr & Donna M Wilson funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-r-jr-and-donna-m-wilson-morg_61bd19c91e884de4900cb4b91a451fe0
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