RI & SL Wilson Foundation
The RI & SL Wilson Foundation is a private foundation based in Tremont, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, Iowa, and Texas, including organizations supporting research, community services, food assistance, and animal welfare.
RI & SL Wilson Foundation at a glance
In short: RI & SL Wilson Foundation gave $517K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $517,269
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $39,790
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $11,114,282
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to RI & SL Wilson 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1461 Ne Windermere Drive, Tremont, IL 61568
Phone: (309) 241-7073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RI & SL Wilson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The State Univ of Iowa Foundation aka Univ of Iowa Center for Advancement ($150K). Together the top 10 received $487K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 29% to Iowa, and 10% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How RI & SL Wilson Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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
In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The State Univ of Iowa Foundation aka Univ of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | For the Translational Retina Research Fund | $150,000 |
| Friends of Wildlife Prarie Park Hanna City, IL | In support of general operations | $57,269 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerriville, TX | For Kerr County Flood Releif Fund | $50,000 |
| Pathway Ministries Peoria, IL | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| South Side Mission of Peoria Peoria, IL | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank Morton, IL | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| Dream Center Peoria NFP Peoria, IL | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS) Pekin, IL | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| My Sisters House Washington, IL | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| Tremont Area Food Pantry Inc NFP Tremont, IL | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $11,114,282 | $852,034 | $781,026 | $517,269 | 13 | $531,833 | $214,315 | $574,230 |
| 2024 | $11,043,274 | $11,091,269 | $47,995 | — | — | $16,527 | $9,674,741 | $88,388 |
| 2023 | — | $24,651 | $24,651 | — | — | $24,651 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RI & SL Wilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $574K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for a translational retina research fund and for organizations whose stated activities include community services, food assistance, and animal welfare.
Pathway Ministries describes its mission as ministering to the spiritual and welfare needs of individuals and families. Solid Rock Christian Academy of Morton describes itself as a private Christian school that teaches core subjects through a biblically solid curriculum.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $517,269. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $50,000. Notable grants included $150,000 to The State Univ of Iowa Foundation, aka Univ of Iowa Center for Advancement, for the Translational Retina Research Fund; $57,269 to Friends of Wildlife Prarie Park for general operations; and $50,000 each to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country for the Kerr County Flood Releif Fund, Pathway Ministries, South Side Mission of Peoria, Midwest Food Bank, and Dream Center Peoria NFP.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joshua Neville and Leslie Neville as trustees.
RI & SL Wilson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Neville
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Neville
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 RI & SL Wilson Foundation
How much does RI & SL Wilson Foundation give each year?
RI & SL Wilson Foundation gave $517K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is RI & SL Wilson Foundation's typical grant size?
RI & SL Wilson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $39,790, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RI & SL Wilson Foundation give grants?
RI & SL Wilson Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (29%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (5 grants) and Morton, IL (2 grants).
Does RI & SL Wilson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of RI & SL Wilson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RI & SL Wilson Foundation's largest grantees?
RI & SL Wilson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The State Univ of Iowa Foundation aka Univ of Iowa Center for Advancement ($150,000), Friends of Wildlife Prarie Park ($57,269) and Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RI & SL Wilson Foundation?
RI & SL Wilson Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $532K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $574K (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 RI & SL Wilson Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for a translational retina research fund and for organizations whose stated activities include community services, food assistance, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RI & SL Wilson Foundation?
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 RI & SL Wilson Foundation's EIN?
RI & SL Wilson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3874923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does RI & SL Wilson 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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