Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation
The MacFarland Wilson Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Sparks, Maryland. It provides grants and contributions to charitable organizations and states that it does not engage in direct charitable activities.
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation gave $184K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,660
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,653
- +57.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $5,827,568
- +36.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (57% 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 Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15225 Tanyard Road, Sparks, MD 21152
Phone: (410) 299-4832
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montgomery County Pa Emergency ($25K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 27% to recipients in Maryland, and 16% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2021) to $184K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Pa Emergency Norristown, PA | General | $25,000 |
| 4 Paws Rescue Philadelphia, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Savage Sisters Rec Philadelphia, PA | General | $16,000 |
| Well for the Journey Towson, MD | General | $15,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Cape May Court House, NJ | General | $12,000 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School Paoli, PA | General | $11,000 |
| Phoenixville Free Clinic Phoenixville, PA | General | $11,000 |
| South Western Pa Hospital Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Wallace Stuard Cape May, NJ | General | $8,160 |
| Cape May Cares Baltimore, MD | General | $8,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,827,568 | $962,193 | $384,931 | $183,660 | 24 | $314,160 | $300,693 | $343,345 |
| 2024 | $4,282,750 | $582,037 | $207,796 | $175,000 | 36 | $175,000 | $549,241 | $248,381 |
| 2023 | $4,415,346 | $161,758 | $156,278 | $134,500 | 30 | $134,500 | $139,980 | $181,995 |
| 2022 | $2,348,081 | $287,818 | $153,924 | $133,600 | 33 | $133,600 | $267,494 | $153,781 |
| 2021 | $2,254,893 | $434,173 | $140,186 | $130,000 | 35 | — | $423,995 | $134,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $343K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions address areas such as healthcare, youth development, spiritual growth, housing and support services, and assistance for grieving children and families. For example, Phoenixville Free Clinic says it provides healthcare to uninsured and underserved people; Marian House describes itself as a healing community for women and children needing housing and support; and Peter’s Place says it supports grieving children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $183,660. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $6,500. Among the largest were $25,000 to Montgomery County PA Emergency, $20,000 to 4 Paws Rescue, $16,000 to Savage Sisters Rec, $15,000 to Well for the Journey, and $12,000 to Volunteers in Medicine. These grants were listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mabeth W Hudson, Mary W Turner, Bruce R Wilson, and Caroline D Ellison as trustees.
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce R. Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline D. Ellison
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mabeth W. Hudson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary W. Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation
How much does Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation give each year?
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation gave $184K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 36 grants.
What is Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $7,653, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation give grants?
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (27%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants), Cape May, NJ (3 grants), Rockville, MD (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Montgomery County Pa Emergency ($25,000), 4 Paws Rescue ($20,000) and Savage Sisters Rec ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation?
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $314K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $343K (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 does Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions address areas such as healthcare, youth development, spiritual growth, housing and support services, and assistance for grieving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's EIN?
Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6134751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Macfarland Wilson Family Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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