Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including health, education, and religion.
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc gave $130K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Virginia. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,000
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,826
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,180,466
- +7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (13 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4117 Harbor View Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: (510) 482-9886
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Bay Sanctuary Covenant ($11K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 253 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (31%), California (30%), and Missouri (25%). Indiana and New York each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 46 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2019) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Berkeley, CA | health/education/religious | $10,500 |
| Institute of American Acupuncture & Life St. Louis, MO | health/education/religious | $10,000 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights San Francisco, CA | health/education/religious | $10,000 |
| st louis Zoo foundation St. Louis, MO | health/education/religious | $8,000 |
| Food Bank of Southeastern VA Norfolk, VA | Health | $7,000 |
| Monkey Tail Holister, CA | education and health | $5,000 |
| YMCA of South Hampton Roads Chesapeake, VA | Health | $5,000 |
| LGBT Life Center Norfolk, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Judeo Christian Outreach Virginia Beach, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities Dio Merrifield, VA | Health | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,180,466 | $216,957 | $160,012 | $130,000 | 46 | $130,000 | $216,957 |
| 2024 | $2,954,034 | $85,251 | $158,069 | $129,000 | 47 | $129,000 | $85,251 |
| 2023 | $2,898,391 | $-105,974 | $140,154 | $112,000 | 44 | $112,000 | — |
| 2022 | $2,896,698 | $68,260 | $148,459 | $109,900 | 57 | $109,900 | $73,663 |
| 2021 | $3,326,184 | $56,746 | $168,393 | $128,500 | 59 | $128,500 | $56,746 |
| 2020 | $3,283,554 | $63,878 | $156,375 | $122,400 | 63 | — | $63,878 |
| 2019 | $3,072,691 | $173,288 | $117,777 | $84,000 | 55 | — | $173,288 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. East Bay Sanctuary Covenant says it provides legal services, community organizing, and transformative education for low-income immigrants and people fleeing violence and persecution. LGBT Life Center describes its work as empowering LGBTQ communities and people affected by HIV through health and wellness services, education, and advocacy. NAMI St. Louis says it provides education, advocacy, and support for people with mental health needs and their families and communities.
Other 2025 recipients include Bay Area Lesbian Archives, which describes its work as preserving Bay Area lesbian history; Piedmont Environmental Council, which says it protects and restores the Virginia Piedmont’s lands and waters; and Capital Area Food Bank, which says it works to expand equitable access to food and opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $130,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,500, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the largest were $10,500 to East Bay Sanctuary Covenant; $10,000 each to Institute of American Acupuncture & Life and National Center for Lesbian Rights; and $8,000 to St. Louis Zoo Foundation.
Other grants included $7,000 to Food Bank of Southeastern VA and $5,000 each to Monkey Tail, YMCA of South Hampton Roads, LGBT Life Center, Judeo Christian Outreach, and Commonwealth Catholic Charities Dio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Wilson, John D Wilson, Thomas Wilson, and Jennifer J Wilson as directors.
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Jennifer J Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
John D Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Thomas Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Jennifer J Wilson (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc gave $130K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 47 grants.
What is Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,826, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Missouri (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (5 grants), St. Louis, MO (4 grants), Berkeley, CA (4 grants) and Oakland, CA (4 grants).
Does Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (14 grants), "Health" (8 grants) and "Health/Education/Religious" (7 grants).
Who are Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include East Bay Sanctuary Covenant ($10,500), Institute of American Acupuncture & Life ($10,000) and National Center for Lesbian Rights ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc?
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What does Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jerry J Wilson Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2032589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jerry J Wilson Memorial 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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