John & Susan Wilder Foundation
John & Susan Wilder Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $54.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $251K. Net investment income was $171K.
John & Susan Wilder Foundation at a glance
In short: John & Susan Wilder Foundation gave $251K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,747
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $27,861
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $54,619,914
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John & Susan Wilder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highland Park United Methodist Church ($150K). Together the top 9 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 35 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How John & Susan Wilder Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2021) to $309K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TX | Religious | $150,000 |
| Cornerstone Church Dallas, TX | Religious | $54,307 |
| High Soaring Eagle Center Inc Desoto, TX | Community Services | $10,300 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Community Services | $10,300 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| Kids Across America Branson, MO | Community Services | $8,000 |
| Gloster Baptist Church Gloster, LA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Texas Resources Foundation Arlington, TX | Community Services | $2,060 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Community Services | $780 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,619,914 | $93,288,112 | $44,879,522 | $250,747 | 9 | $250,747 | $171,496 | $1,986,165 |
| 2023 | $5,697,443 | $126,156 | $315,370 | $309,360 | 10 | $309,360 | $142,664 | $272,938 |
| 2022 | $5,473,227 | $5,230,835 | $218,255 | $210,530 | 8 | $210,530 | $107,706 | $20,966 |
| 2021 | $1,117,847 | $1,016,279 | $168,684 | $163,280 | 8 | — | $24,700 | $4,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Susan Wilder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John & Susan Wilder Foundation is led by Susan A. Wilder, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan A. Wilder
President
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$25K (2025)
Charles John Wilder Jr.
Executive Chairman
Executive Chair & Director → Executive Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Wilder Cook
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice E. Wallace
Treasurer & Assistant Corp Secretary
Treasurer, Assistant Corp Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Assistant Corp Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tristan Yopp
CFO & Vice President
CFO & Director → CFO & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles D. Roscopf
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen L. Rios
Corp Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Karen L. Biggs (2022–2023) — Corp Secretary & Director
- Former: Shannon F. Linden (2022–2023) — Controller & Director
- Former: Timothy W. Sorrells (2021) — Controller, Corp Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $25K, to Susan a Wilder (President).
Frequently asked questions about John & Susan Wilder Foundation
How much does John & Susan Wilder Foundation give each year?
John & Susan Wilder Foundation gave $251K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is John & Susan Wilder Foundation's typical grant size?
John & Susan Wilder Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,861, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John & Susan Wilder Foundation give grants?
John & Susan Wilder Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does John & Susan Wilder Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on John & Susan Wilder Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (5 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are John & Susan Wilder Foundation's largest grantees?
John & Susan Wilder Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Highland Park United Methodist Church ($150,000), Cornerstone Church ($54,307) and High Soaring Eagle Center Inc ($10,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John & Susan Wilder Foundation?
John & Susan Wilder Foundation reported $54.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John & Susan Wilder Foundation's EIN?
John & Susan Wilder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0281707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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