The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022; nothing has been filed since, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson at a glance
In short: The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson gave $26K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $26,000
- +8.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,600
- +8.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $378,495
- -1.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 Embarcadero Road 208, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 323-5922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Rancho Cielo ($10K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in California and New York. California received 77% of grant dollars and New York received 23%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson gives
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $26K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cielo Salinas, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Seaside, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Generations United Redwood City, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Salinas Salinas, CA | General Fund | $1,500 |
| VNA Hospice Monterey, CA | General Fund | $1,500 |
| The Carmel Foundation Carmel, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| The Smile Train Inc New York City, NY | Medical Services | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Monterey Pacific Grove, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation Monterey, CA | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $378,495 | $29,188 | $27,790 | $26,000 | 10 | $26,000 | $6,466 | $23,664 |
| 2021 | $382,629 | $23,396 | $26,003 | $24,000 | 10 | — | $5,365 | $22,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2022 grants went to charitable organizations whose work included supporting at-risk youth, community health, healthy aging, hospice care, meals, and international medical services. Rancho Cielo describes its mission as partnering with the community to provide a safe campus and programs that help at-risk youth build skills and confidence. The Carmel Foundation says it supports healthy aging through meals, housing, wellness activities, and supportive services. Montage Health Foundation says it advances Montage Health’s vision and strategic priorities by inspiring giving to improve community health.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $26,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. Its largest grants were $10,000 to Rancho Cielo in Salinas, California, and $5,000 to Doctors Without Borders in New York, New York. Other grants included $2,000 each to the Salvation Army in Seaside, California, and Generations United in Redwood City, California; and $1,500 each to Meals on Wheels Salinas and VNA Hospice. The remaining four grants were $1,000 each to The Carmel Foundation, The Smile Train Inc, Meals on Wheels Monterey, and Montage Health Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists David Stockton Wilkinson as president, Alexandra B Cohn as treasurer, Daniel R Bettelon as CFO, and John C Martin as secretary.
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson is led by David Stockton Wilkinson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Stockton Wilkinson
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra B Cohn
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel R Bettelon
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John C Martin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson
How much does The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson give each year?
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson gave $26K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $24K across 10 grants.
What is The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson's typical grant size?
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson's median grant in 2022 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,600, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson give grants?
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salinas, CA (2 grants) and Monterey, CA (2 grants).
Does The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson's largest grantees?
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson's largest 2022 grantees include Rancho Cielo ($10,000), Doctors Without Borders ($5,000) and Salvation Army ($2,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson?
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson reported $378K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson fund?
The foundation’s 2022 grants went to charitable organizations whose work included supporting at-risk youth, community health, healthy aging, hospice care, meals, and international medical services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson?
The foundation stated on its 2021 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 The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson's EIN?
The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0460757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does The Larry and Phyllis Wilkinson 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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