Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation
The Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Panama City, Florida. Its 2025 filing records $15,000 in grants to charitable organizations in Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland.
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $137,516
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% 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 Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2915 Island View Circle, Panama City, FL 32405
Phone: (850) 832-7985
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baby Health Services ($2K). Together the top 8 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (47%), Kentucky (33%), Missouri (13%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Health Services Lexington, KY | Qualified Donation | $2,000 |
| Bay County Conservancy Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $2,000 |
| GCSC EMT Program Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Hazard, KY | Qualified Donation | $2,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| St Dominic Catholic Church Panaam City, FL | Qualified Donation | $1,000 |
| Surgery on Sunday Lexington, KY | Qualified Donation | $1,000 |
| Bay County Historical Society Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | Qualified Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $137,516 | $8,223 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 10 | $15,000 | $8,223 | $15,038 |
| 2024 | $144,293 | $8,082 | $13,192 | $13,192 | 12 | $13,192 | $8,082 | $15,116 |
| 2023 | $149,403 | $11,513 | $14,031 | $14,031 | 12 | $14,031 | $11,513 | $13,567 |
| 2022 | $151,921 | $12,058 | $13,691 | $12,433 | 10 | $12,433 | $7,349 | $13,656 |
| 2021 | $153,554 | $6,282 | $13,940 | $12,433 | 10 | — | $7,308 | $12,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions include providing free health care to uninsured children, protecting and stewarding natural areas, supporting community collaboration and charitable giving in eastern Kentucky, and providing free outpatient services to eligible uninsured or underinsured people. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $15,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Recipients included Baby Health Services ($2,000), Bay County Conservancy ($2,000), Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky ($2,000), and Surgery on Sunday ($1,000). Other listed recipients were GCSC EMT Program, US Chess Federation for at-risk youth, St. Dominic Catholic Church, Bay County Historical Society, Doctors Without Borders USA, and an individual recipient for social justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ted R. Wilson as President and Geraldine S. Wilson, Richard B. Wilson, and Jennifer W. Schaeffer as Directors.
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation is led by Ted R. Wilson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ted R. Wilson
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer W. Schaeffer
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard B. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Geraldine S. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gerry S. Wilson (2021–2022) — Director
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 Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation
How much does Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation give each year?
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 12 grants.
What is Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation give grants?
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (33%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Panama City, FL (3 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualified Donation" (10 grants).
Who are Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Baby Health Services ($2,000), Bay County Conservancy ($2,000) and GCSC EMT Program ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation?
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing 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 Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's EIN?
Ted & Geraldine Wilson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0413057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Ted & Geraldine 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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