The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
The Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The foundation began grantmaking in 2000 with a focus on enhancing the lives of people in Louisiana, particularly in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Founded by Huey and Angelina Wilson, who built significant business success through their catalog showroom retail business (H.J. Wilson Co., Inc.) and an oilfield service business (Gulf Island Fabrication), the foundation represents their commitment to reinvesting wealth back into their community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$170.5M
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.8M
-19.0% YoY
Grant Count
104
+2.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
-20.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation's mission is to enhance Louisiana's communities, in particular the Greater Baton Rouge area, by supporting philanthropic initiatives and programs that improve the lives of its residents. The Foundation seeks to support and strengthen organizations working in the areas of human services, healthcare, education and prison reentry that strive to address the underlying causes of social and economic problems.
Impact Statement: Those most in need have the education, skills, and resources to achieve their full potential.
Core Funding Areas:
- Human Services: Prevention of hunger, homelessness, drug rehabilitation, and resources for people with disabilities
- Education: Reading and literacy programs, charter schools, alternative schools, and out-of-school-time programs
- Healthcare: Care and assistance for the working poor and those without insurance
- Prison Reentry: Programs that reduce barriers to reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals
The foundation focuses on programs that eliminate barriers and address root causes of problems rather than treating symptoms.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $2,000 to $1,000,000
Review Cycle
. Applicants should visit the foundation's website for current application deadlines and submission details.
Grant Types
How to Apply
** The foundation welcomes contact with both new and established nonprofits and operates two yearly grant cycles. Applicants should visit the foundation's website for current application deadlines and submission details.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on the 10-parish Greater Baton Rouge area in Louisiana, with a particular emphasis on serving the most disadvantaged populations within this region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $157.7 million
- Total Revenues: $4.48 million
- Total Expenses: $8.85 million
- Investment Income and Dividends: $3.06 million
- Total Liabilities: $29,000
- Number of Employees: 5
Recent Financial Trends: Investment income increased 38.2% from 2022 to 2023, reflecting growth in the foundation's endowment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $170,470,452 | $157,754,242 | $145,647,799 |
| Revenue | $7,691,120 | $4,478,882 | $3,268,040 |
| Expenses | $7,537,191 | $8,845,275 | $8,988,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,286,706 | $8,186,242 | $8,191,057 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,175,024 | $3,821,440 | $2,795,882 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,325,616 | $7,280,280 | $7,624,946 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
Wilson Foundation: Empower Grant
THE HUEY & ANGELINA WILSON FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wilson Foundation: Engage Grant
THE HUEY & ANGELINA WILSON FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wilson Foundation: Equip Grant
THE HUEY & ANGELINA WILSON FOUNDATION
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David M. Beach, President & CEO
- Jan S. Ross, Executive Vice President, Philanthropy
- Ebony Starks, Vice President, Place-Based Initiatives
- Tristi Charpentier, Vice President, People-Centered Initiatives
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BEACH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $254,550 |
| DANIEL J BEVAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RENEE G JOYAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGE ROLFE MILLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PERRY FRANKLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CORNELIUS A LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JH CAMPBELL JR | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| J GERARD JOLLY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANDREA DOMING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONNA M SAURAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 4463 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-292-1344
Website: www.hawilsonfoundation.org
EIN: 58-1714586
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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