The Hw Wilson Foundation Inc
The H.W. Wilson Foundation is a private, independent foundation incorporated in New York in 1952. Based in Seaford, New York, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has maintained tax-exempt status since December 1954. The Foundation was established by Halsey W. Wilson to support charitable, benevolent, educational, and religious institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.7M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+14.2% YoY
Grant Count
75
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+14.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The H.W. Wilson Foundation is focused on providing financial assistance to causes having the greatest impact on improving the spirit, mind and body of the greatest number of people through aid, support and cooperation with charitable, benevolent, educational and religious institutions.
The Foundation's funding priorities include:
- Charitable institutions and organizations
- Benevolent causes impacting many people
- Educational support and institutions
- Religious institution aid and community support
- Libraries, library associations, and historical societies
- Cultural programs
- Scholarships for library and information science programs
Grantmaking
The Foundation receives proposals which are evaluated by the Board of Directors at its monthly meeting.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Total Assets: $26,668,788
- Total Revenue: $1,304,004
- Total Expenses: $1,779,386
- Net Income: -$475,382
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context: The Foundation's financial data shows consistent asset management over time, with total assets of approximately $26.7 million as of the most recent filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,668,788 | $27,144,170 | $27,701,304 |
| Revenue | $1,304,004 | $1,056,520 | $1,406,084 |
| Expenses | $1,779,386 | $1,613,654 | $1,534,256 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,596,894 | $1,428,225 | $1,364,638 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,131,512 | $947,477 | $1,272,058 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,831,508 | $1,580,976 | $1,701,014 |
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Harold Regan, Chairman
- Kelly Feeney, President
- Sarah Stanton, Vice-President & Secretary
- Michael Regan, Vice-President of Operations & Treasurer
- William Stanton, Executive Director
Staff:
- William Stanton, Executive Director (Compensation: $162,000 as of 2024)
- Michael Regan, Vice-President of Operations and Corporate Secretary (Compensation: $119,000 as of 2024)
The Foundation employs 2 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM STANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $162,000 |
| HAROLD REGAN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $43,000 |
| MICHAEL REGAN | VP OF OPERATIONS & TREASURER | 40 | $119,000 |
| KELLY FEENEY | VP & DIRECTOR | 10 | $16,500 |
| SARAH STANTON | VP & DIRECTOR | 10 | $16,500 |
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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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