Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund
Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund is a private foundation, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $222K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$140K
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+9.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund
Based on IRS filings
Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund is a private foundation, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $222K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,722,457 | $2,686,203 | $2,650,075 |
| Revenue | $252,474 | $147,908 | $-65,232 |
| Expenses | $186,699 | $168,659 | $161,500 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $156,316 | $142,748 | $125,194 |
| Net Investment Income | $221,841 | $63,160 | $32,727 |
| Distributable Amount | $158,072 | $145,313 | $136,179 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Nevada - Reno Foundation ($99,961), Catholic Charities Community Services Ny ($19,999), Shriners' Hospitals for Children ($19,999).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $250 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES NY NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $19,999 |
| SHRINERS' HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TAMPA, FL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $19,999 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA - RENO FOUNDATION RENO, NV | SCHOLARSHIPS | $99,961 |
| ST BASIL'S CHURCH LOS ANGELES, CA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $38,392 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund?
As of 2025, Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund holds $2.7M in total assets with $252K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $140K in 2025.
Where does Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund operate?
Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, Nevada, New York.
What size grants does Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund award?
In 2025, Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund awarded 5 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund reported a distributable amount of $158K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund's EIN?
Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6428914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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