James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc
JAMES AND MILDRED WILKINSON CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. It supports a range of charitable organizations, with 2024 grants including education, services for children, disaster relief, affordable housing, community support, and nonprofit infrastructure.
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $394K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in North Carolina. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $393,809
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,643
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,682,914
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (10 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (86% 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 James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 928 Harvest Street, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: (919) 868-4960
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Voyager Academy ($53K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,080), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 153 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (7%), Colorado (3%), Virginia (3%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 37 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $170K (2020) to $394K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $394K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voyager Academy Durham, NC | Support for Education of Grades 3-8 | $53,377 |
| Meredith Autism Program Raleigh, NC | Support Early Intervention Services for Autistic Children | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross - Triangle Area Chapter Raleigh, NC | Support for Victims of Disaster | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Durham Durham, NC | Support for Affordable Home Ownership | $25,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children Raleigh, NC | Support of Services for Children in Need | $25,000 |
| Mt Sylvan United Methodist Church Durham, NC | Support for Church Operations and Community Support | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Support research for cures and prevention of childhood diseases | $25,000 |
| The First Tee of the Triangle Raleigh, NC | Provide Educational Programs for Youth Through Golf | $23,000 |
| Guided Impact Foundation Wake Forest, NC | Supporting Other Nonprofit Organizations with Advice and Infrastructure | $15,300 |
| Corral Riding Academy Cary, NC | Support for at-Risk Girls Through Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $15,000 |
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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 | $11,682,914 | $922,341 | $952,411 | $393,809 | 37 | $593,394 | $580,976 | $557,495 |
| 2023 | $11,706,544 | $4,023,867 | $754,374 | $308,888 | 34 | $493,222 | — | $551,592 |
| 2022 | $8,431,325 | $829,515 | $598,131 | $235,283 | 27 | $373,640 | $147,178 | $414,237 |
| 2021 | $8,209,697 | $3,986,028 | $542,561 | $176,840 | 32 | $327,392 | $255,305 | $289,517 |
| 2020 | $4,808,998 | $489,664 | $454,167 | $169,786 | 23 | — | $452,293 | $161,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $557K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, child and family services, housing, disaster relief, youth programs, animal welfare, health research, and nonprofit support.
Among the 2024 recipients, Habitat for Humanity of Durham says it builds, repairs, and sells affordable, sustainable homes in partnership with people in need. Guided Impact Foundation says it provides events and services to help nonprofits thrive. These are the recipient organizations’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $393,809. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $53,377, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $53,377 to Voyager Academy for education of grades 3–8; $30,000 to Meredith Autism Program for early intervention services for autistic children; and $25,000 each to the American Red Cross–Triangle Area Chapter, Habitat for Humanity of Durham, Methodist Home for Children, Mt Sylvan United Methodist Church, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Other notable 2024 grants included $23,000 to The First Tee of the Triangle, $15,300 to Guided Impact Foundation, $15,000 to Corral Riding Academy, and $12,500 to APS of Durham.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aaron Wilkinson as director/treasurer; Andrew Wilkinson as director/vice president public; Bill Self as director; Charles T Wilkinson as director/co-chairman/president; Jennifer Rogers as director/secretary; and Michael E Hall as director.
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Charles T. Wilkinson, Director, Co-Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles T. Wilkinson
Director, Co-Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Aaron Wilkinson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Andrew Wilkinson
Director & Vice President Public
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Bill Self
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Jennifer Rogers
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Michael E. Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $45K (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 $75K, to Charles T Wilkinson (Director/Co-Chairman/President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $394K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $309K across 34 grants.
What is James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,643, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (10 grants), Durham, NC (9 grants), Wake Forest, NC (3 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Voyager Academy ($53,377), Meredith Autism Program ($30,000) and American Red Cross - Triangle Area Chapter ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,080), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc?
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $593K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $557K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, child and family services, housing, disaster relief, youth programs, animal welfare, health research, and nonprofit support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2521862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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