JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson is a private foundation based in Waverly, Ohio. Its 2024 filing lists scholarship grants to individual recipients in Ohio and states that awards are restricted to state-supported Ohio colleges or universities.
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson at a glance
In short: JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson gave $227K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $226,500
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,078
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $686,134
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a prescribed written form and the contact name JB Wilson Garnet Wilson.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states “Prior to first year.”
- Deadline
- The filing states “Prior to first year.”
- Contact
Application contact: Jb Wilson Garnet Wilson Charitable
Mailing address: PO Box 686, Waverly, OH 45690
Phone: (740) 947-2727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 157 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 687% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2019) to $297K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 32 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $226,500 |
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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 | $686,134 | $39,425 | $252,692 | $226,500 | 32 | $226,500 | $39,425 | $32,950 |
| 2023 | $885,778 | $64,984 | $315,057 | $297,000 | 39 | $289,800 | $64,984 | $43,520 |
| 2022 | $1,136,346 | $80,207 | $269,746 | $247,188 | 32 | $247,188 | $80,207 | $58,145 |
| 2021 | $1,326,542 | $75,533 | $192,973 | $171,750 | 30 | $171,750 | $75,533 | $66,502 |
| 2020 | $1,444,528 | $90,646 | $165,717 | $145,000 | 24 | — | $88,016 | $68,820 |
| 2019 | $1,599,258 | $95,203 | $152,108 | $131,750 | 23 | — | $95,203 | $68,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed are for scholarships to individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $226,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $10,800, with a median of $7,200. The largest grants were scholarships to individual recipients, including four grants of $10,800 and one of $10,200.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says applicants should contact JB Wilson Garnet Wilson and submit a prescribed written form. Awards are restricted to state-supported Ohio colleges or universities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tammie Brown as Executive Administrator and Blaine Beekman, Glenda Williams, and Jim Brown as trustees.
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blaine Beekman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenda Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammie Brown
Executive Administrator
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $16K, to Tammie Brown (Executive Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson
How much does JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson give each year?
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson gave $227K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $297K across 39 grants.
What is JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson's typical grant size?
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson's median grant in 2024 was $7,200, and its average grant was $7,078, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson give grants?
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (32 grants).
How large is JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson?
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson reported $686K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed are for scholarships to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson?
The filing lists a prescribed written form and the contact name JB Wilson Garnet Wilson. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson's EIN?
JB Wilson & Garnet A Wilson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0983188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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