Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation
Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17.4M. Net investment income was $15K.
Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation at a glance
In short: Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation gave $17.4M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $5.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $17,370,924
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $5,790,308
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Marie C and Joseph C Wilson Foundation Inc ($17.4M). Together the top 3 received $17.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $17.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marie C and Joseph C Wilson Foundation Inc Pittsford, NY | Footnote Attached. | $17,353,424 |
| Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center Rochester, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environment Studies Aspen, CO | General | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $53,412 | $17,396,932 | $17,370,924 | 3 | $15,259 | $83,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation's 2020 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020)
Chloe Tabah
Co-Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elenore Garton
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessa McIntosh
Co-Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Tabah
Vice Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wilson
Co-Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Ensign
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $3K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation
How much does Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation give each year?
Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation gave $17.4M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation's typical grant size?
Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $15,000, and its average grant was $5,790,308, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation give grants?
Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation's EIN?
Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6042022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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