The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN is a private foundation located in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported $292,000 in grants to 10 organizations, with stated purposes spanning support for children and families, arts and publishing, libraries, parks, technology, and civil rights.
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN at a glance
In short: The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN gave $292K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $292,000
- +148.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,200
- +49.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $578,032
- -67.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% 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 Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 397 W 12Th St Apt Ph, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (516) 874-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good Shephered Services ($75K). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 41 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to Virginia, 17% to Washington, DC, and 2% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shephered Services New York, NY | Support NYC Children, Youth, and Families | $75,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | Support to accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all. | $75,000 |
| Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | Support of hub for innovative law offices work to challenge systemic injustice in the American legal system. | $50,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation Brooklyn, NY | To support artists, writers, educators, and scientists pursuing experimental projects. | $25,000 |
| The Sylvia Center Bronx, NY | To educate young people and families through culinary programming to promote health and well-being. | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn, NY | Help provide free access to books, technology, literacy programs and recreation. | $15,000 |
| Women in Need New York, NY | To help nyc homeless women and children rebuild their lives | $10,000 |
| Technyc Foundation New York, NY | Support tech expertise and resources to address key challenges such as digital inequality, career readiness, and community support. | $10,000 |
| Radius Books Santa Fe, NM | To Support Publishing Program and Community Outreach. | $7,000 |
| New Yorkers for Parks New York, NY | Support helps keeps the park clean, green, beautiful and thriving. | $5,000 |
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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 | $578,032 | $-872,869 | $307,551 | $292,000 | 10 | $293,781 | $679,906 | $25,842 |
| 2024 | $1,758,452 | $-319,570 | $119,128 | $117,376 | 6 | $118,628 | $312,162 | $46,100 |
| 2023 | $2,197,137 | $38,462 | $46,516 | $45,000 | 3 | $46,015 | $29,879 | $79,648 |
| 2022 | $2,205,689 | $244,880 | $277,309 | $275,000 | 7 | $275,549 | $83 | $100,205 |
| 2021 | $2,235,535 | $243,055 | $1,213,772 | $1,210,000 | 15 | $1,213,225 | $126,651 | $204,586 |
| 2020 | $3,206,277 | $2,674,793 | $1,362,304 | $1,330,100 | 20 | — | $411,628 | $131,003 |
| 2019 | $1,893,788 | $42,448 | $247,812 | $238,500 | 7 | — | $36,521 | $98,381 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 include support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Civil Rights Corps describes its work as guided by a commitment to people and communities harmed by policing, surveillance, incarceration, discrimination, and the criminalization of poverty. Pioneer Works Art Foundation says its mission is to promote the creation of and participation in the arts and sciences. The Sylvia Center says it educates young people and families through culinary programming to promote health and well-being.
Other 2025 recipients describe their work as providing free access to information and programs (Brooklyn Public Library), supporting New York’s technology ecosystem through education and volunteerism (TechNYC Foundation), and championing quality parks and open spaces across New York City (New Yorkers for Parks). Radius Books describes itself as a nonprofit publisher of art books that also distributes books to underfunded libraries, schools, and arts organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $292,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $17,500.
The largest grants included $75,000 to Good Shepherd Services for support for NYC children, youth, and families; $75,000 to Charities Aid Foundation America to support progress toward a fair and sustainable future; and $50,000 to Civil Rights Corps for work challenging systemic injustice in the American legal system. Other grants included $25,000 to Pioneer Works Art Foundation, $20,000 to The Sylvia Center, $15,000 to Brooklyn Public Library, $10,000 each to Women in Need and TechNYC Foundation, $7,000 to Radius Books, and $5,000 to New Yorkers for Parks.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick R. Wilson as president and treasurer; Joanne S. Wilson as vice president, secretary, and director; and Susan G. Solomon as director.
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN is led by Frederick R. Wilson, President, Treasurer & As Required on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick R. Wilson
President, Treasurer & As Required
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan G. Solomon
Director & As Required
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne S. Wilson
Vice President, Secretary, D & As Required
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN
How much does The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN give each year?
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN gave $292K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 6 grants.
What is The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN's typical grant size?
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $29,200, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN that year got $33K on average.
Where does The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN give grants?
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN's largest grantees?
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN's largest 2025 grantees include Good Shephered Services ($75,000), Charities Aid Foundation America ($75,000) and Civil Rights Corps ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN?
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN reported $578K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $294K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN?
The foundation 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 Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN's EIN?
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4092426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation IN 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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