The HW Wilson Foundation Inc
The H.W. Wilson Foundation is a private foundation based in Seaford, New York. Incorporated in New York in 1952, it provides financial assistance through support for charitable, benevolent, educational, and religious institutions.
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The HW Wilson Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 83 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,438,000
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 83
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,325
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,691,576
- +22.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (26 of 83, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The HW Wilson Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation receives proposals for review by its Board of Directors at monthly meetings. Applicants are asked to provide proof of 501(c)(3) status and send a single copy of a proposal describing the charity and its charitable purpose. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William Stanton
Mailing address: C/O The Hw Wilson Fdn 3575 Merrick, Rd 2310, Seaford, NY 11783
Phone: (845) 868-7514
Website: https://thwwf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The HW Wilson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Towers of Freedom ($115K). Together the top 10 received $595K.
Grant Size Distribution
372 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 350 grants of 372 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for other recipient states were Connecticut (2%), Florida (2%), Massachusetts (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The HW Wilson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 83 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 83 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Towers of Freedom Massapequa Park, NY | General Support | $115,000 |
| St John's University Jamaica, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Millbrook School Millbrook, NY | General Support | $65,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc Hauppauge, NY | General Support | $55,000 |
| Cardinal Spellman High School Bronx, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| St John's University-School of Law Jamaica, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| American Friends Nat Gallery of Ireland New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Ryan McElory Children's Cancer Foundation Poughquag, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc Islandia, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $32,691,576 | $8,206,881 | $2,184,093 | $1,438,000 | 83 | $1,902,758 | $8,026,546 | $2,149,626 |
| 2024 | $26,668,788 | $1,304,004 | $1,779,386 | $1,190,000 | 75 | $1,596,894 | $1,131,512 | $1,831,508 |
| 2023 | $27,144,170 | $1,056,520 | $1,613,654 | $1,042,000 | 75 | $1,428,225 | $947,477 | $1,580,976 |
| 2022 | $27,701,304 | $1,406,084 | $1,534,256 | $1,004,000 | 67 | $1,364,638 | $1,272,058 | $1,701,014 |
| 2021 | $27,829,476 | $2,435,272 | $1,843,693 | $1,241,500 | 72 | — | $2,249,888 | $1,997,538 |
| 2020 | $27,237,897 | $2,914,249 | $1,698,204 | $1,122,000 | 71 | — | $2,755,287 | $1,602,088 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HW Wilson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to causes that improve the spirit, mind, and body of the greatest number of people through aid, support, and cooperation with charitable, benevolent, educational, and religious institutions.
Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Millbrook School describes its work as preparing students for college and meaningful lives; Long Island Cares says it provides food and other support to address hunger and humanitarian needs on Long Island; and PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN describes its mission as providing therapeutic equine programs for people including those with disabilities. Other 2024 grantees included arts, cultural, health, and education organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 83 grants totaling $1,438,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $115,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $115,000 to Towers of Freedom, $100,000 to St. John’s University, and $65,000 to Millbrook School; each was listed for general support. Other notable grants included $55,000 to Long Island Cares and $50,000 each to Cardinal Spellman High School, Hofstra University, and St. John’s University School of Law.
In 2024, Millbrook School and Long Island Cares each received $50,000; PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN received $30,000; and Camp Nejeda Foundation and Bronx Children’s Museum each received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Stanton as Executive Director; Harold Regan as Chairman; Michael Regan as Vice-President of Operations and Treasurer; Kelly Feeney as President; and Sarah Stanton as Vice-President and Secretary.
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc is led by William Stanton, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Stanton
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $162K (2025)
Kelly Feeney
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$17K (2024) → $43K (2025)
Harold Regan
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$43K (2020) → $43K (2025)
Michael Regan
Vice President of Operations & Treasurer
Vice President of Operations & Secretary → Vice President of Operations & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $125K (2025)
Sarah Stanton
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$17K (2024) → $43K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Hayden Dec'd (2020–2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $162K, to William Stanton (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The HW Wilson Foundation Inc
How much does The HW Wilson Foundation Inc give each year?
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 83 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 75 grants.
What is The HW Wilson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,325, across 83 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The HW Wilson Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The HW Wilson Foundation Inc give grants?
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Bronx, NY (9 grants), Millbrook, NY (4 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (3 grants).
Does The HW Wilson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The HW Wilson Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (83 of 83) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The HW Wilson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Towers of Freedom ($115,000), St John's University ($100,000) and Millbrook School ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The HW Wilson Foundation Inc?
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 The HW Wilson Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to causes that improve the spirit, mind, and body of the greatest number of people through aid, support, and cooperation with charitable, benevolent, educational, and religious institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The HW Wilson Foundation Inc?
The foundation receives proposals for review by its Board of Directors at monthly meetings. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The HW Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The HW Wilson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7418062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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