Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glasgow, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations, including organizations supporting children, housing, and community programs.
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc gave $67K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,700
- +104.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,516
- +53.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $370,881
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Leight M Wilson 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. The filing lists no application form or materials, deadlines, or restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9114 Glover Lane Mail Only, Louisville, KY 40242
Phone: (270) 651-3013
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 194 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 18% to Indiana, 15% to North Carolina, 6% to Florida, and 3% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 44 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $66,700 |
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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 | $370,881 | $66,706 | $135,831 | $66,700 | 44 | $100,754 | — | $72,792 |
| 2023 | $440,006 | $92,293 | $98,235 | $32,650 | 33 | $65,045 | $24,103 | $70,522 |
| 2022 | $445,948 | $77,466 | $96,593 | $31,661 | 37 | $63,734 | $9,607 | $72,172 |
| 2021 | $465,075 | $71,033 | $118,720 | $40,750 | 39 | $71,514 | — | $77,846 |
| 2020 | $512,762 | $56,801 | $109,774 | $31,600 | 41 | — | — | $66,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K 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 include support for religious organizations and charitable and educational organizations. Examples among its grantees include Habitat for Humanity, whose stated mission is to provide affordable housing and financing to low-income families, and College Mentors for Kids, which says it connects children with college students through weekly on-campus activities. Other grantees include organizations focused on scripture study, historic preservation, a zoo, and an urban botanical garden; these descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $66,700. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $750. Its largest grants included $10,000 to Sunrise Childrens's Service in Mount Washington, Kentucky, for a charitable purpose, and $10,000 to an individual recipient in Boone, North Carolina, for an educational purpose. Other notable grants included $6,500 to an individual recipient, $5,700 to Prairie View Christian Church, and $3,500 to Ravina Park Baptist Church.
Additional 2024 recipients included WHAS Crusade for Children ($2,000), First Baptist Church in Homosassa, Florida ($2,000), Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church ($2,000), Little Flock Baptist Church ($2,000), American Youth Soccer Org ($2,000), Home of the Innocents ($1,500), and Habitat for Humanity in Louisville ($1,500). Other reported grants included $1,000 to First Fruits of Zion, $300 to College Mentors for Kids, and $250 each to Louisville Zoo Foundation, Boyd Tavern Foundation, Cave Hill Heritage Foundation, and Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norvin B Wilson Jr as president, Evelyn Hudson as vice president, Alan H Wilson as treasurer, Stephen K Wilson as secretary, and Leight M Wilson II as director.
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc is led by Norvin B. Wilson Jr., President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norvin B. Wilson Jr.
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Leight M. Wilson II
Director
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Alan H. Wilson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Evelyn Hudson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Stephen K. Wilson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Byron N. Wilson (2020–2021) — Director
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 $6K, to Evelyn Hudson (Vice Preside). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc
How much does Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc give each year?
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc gave $67K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 33 grants.
What is Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,516, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc give grants?
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc's top state is Kentucky, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and North Carolina (15%).
Does Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (31 grants), "Religious" (8 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
How large is Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc?
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc reported $371K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious organizations and charitable and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leight M Wilson 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 Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7015224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- 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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