Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation
The Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Napa, California. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the application information on that filing should not be treated as current.
Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation gave $116K across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), top state Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $116,449
- +191.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- +550.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $8,958
- -55.2% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing stated that any form of application was acceptable and that awards had no restrictions. It named Leigh Wilson as the application contact. These instructions are from the foundation’s final return and should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- The 2020 filing listed no deadline; this is not a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2020 filing listed no deadline; this is not a current application cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Leigh Wilson
Mailing address: PO Box 4302, Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 224-6104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Martin Health Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and California (34% each), Washington, DC (18%), Oklahoma (4%), and New Jersey (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $116K (2020). In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Health Foundation Stuart, FL | Medical | $25,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Education | $16,449 |
| St Helena Hospital St Helena, CA | Medical Equipment | $15,000 |
| Collabria Care Napa, CA | Covid Relief | $10,000 |
| Project Lift Palm City, FL | Health and Well Being of Children | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | Covid Relief | $5,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Washington, DC | Covid Relief | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Covid Relief | $5,000 |
| First Book Co PNC Bank Lockbox Number 826769 Moorestown, NJ | Education | $5,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Veteran Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $18,858 | $130,963 | $116,449 | 13 | $11,862 | $2,965 |
| 2019 | $112,105 | $5,909 | $46,200 | $40,000 | 2 | $2,258 | $6,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for hospitals and health organizations, children’s programs, education, veterans, COVID relief, and disaster philanthropy.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. St Helena Hospital says its mission is “Living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.” Project LIFT says it works with at-risk teens and their families through substance-use treatment, mental-health counseling, mentoring, and vocational skills training. K9s for Warriors says it provides trained service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $116,449. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable grants included $25,000 to Martin Health Foundation for medical purposes; $16,449 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for education; $15,000 to St Helena Hospital for medical equipment; and $10,000 each to Collabria Care for COVID relief and Project LIFT for the health and well-being of children. Other listed recipients included Feed the Children, Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and Direct Relief, each receiving $5,000 for COVID relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Leigh A. Wilson as president and Cary G. Wilson as vice president, treasurer, and secretary.
Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation is led by Leigh A. Wilson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Leigh A. Wilson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cary G. Wilson
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation
How much does Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation give each year?
Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation gave $116K across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,958, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation give grants?
Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (34%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Covid Relief" (5 grants) and "Health and Well Being of Children" (3 grants).
Who are Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Martin Health Foundation ($25,000), United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($16,449) and St Helena Hospital ($15,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2020 grants included support for hospitals and health organizations, children’s programs, education, veterans, COVID relief, and disaster philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation?
The 2020 filing stated that any form of application was acceptable and that awards had no restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's EIN?
Stella and Hack Wilson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3320348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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