The Wilcox Foundation
The Wilcox Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California, that supports projects intended to benefit the Plymouth, Michigan, community. Its website says its community granting program is now closed.
The Wilcox Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilcox Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500
- -97.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- -97.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $61,403
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wilcox Foundation
- Review Cycle
- April 1 and October 1, as stated in the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- April 1 and October 1, as stated in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Win Schrader
Mailing address: 6260 Tower Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-6222
Website: https://wilcoxfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wilcox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Plymouth Rotary Club ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 42 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its purpose as benefiting the Plymouth community. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Wilcox Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2025) to $2.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Rotary Club Plymouth, MI | Banner Honoring Plymouth Veterans | $500 |
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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 | $61,403 | $2,412 | $9,707 | $500 | 1 | $9,646 | $2,412 | $3,145 |
| 2024 | $68,698 | $4,384 | $33,914 | $23,000 | 1 | $33,883 | $4,384 | $4,025 |
| 2023 | $98,228 | $3,712 | $30,135 | $5,700 | 3 | $29,721 | $2,212 | $5,900 |
| 2022 | $124,651 | $61,234 | $2,003,746 | $1,887,510 | 20 | $1,992,256 | $56,244 | $83,746 |
| 2021 | $2,066,426 | $675,880 | $2,201,656 | $2,078,489 | 17 | $2,153,257 | $642,469 | $133,583 |
| 2020 | $3,592,064 | $966,591 | $379,133 | $294,975 | 26 | — | $925,223 | $179,583 |
| 2019 | $3,004,559 | $219,093 | $187,555 | $90,592 | 24 | — | $162,735 | $186,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilcox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 aim is to invest in the Plymouth community in ways that create lasting, tangible benefits. It describes its grants as investments intended to produce specific results and a social return, rather than simply support charitable activities.
The foundation’s website reports past support for community benefits and enrichment, community improvements, education, youth and senior-citizen initiatives, historical projects, arts and cultural projects, and Plymouth landmarks. It lists examples including the Wilcox Fountain in Kellogg Park and the Jack Wilcox Theater at PARC.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s reported giving was $500 across one grant in 2025, with the grant amount at $500. In 2024, it reported $23,000 across one grant; in 2023, it reported $5,700 across three grants. Its 2025 grant was $500 to Plymouth Rotary Club in Plymouth, Michigan, for a banner honoring Plymouth veterans.
The website says the community granting program is now closed. The foundation’s 2024 filing described an application process: submit a Wilcox Foundation grant application with statements of revenues and expenses (actual for the preceding year, forecast for the current year, and budget for the subsequent year), a copy of the latest IRS tax-exempt ruling letter, and the names of directors, officers, and the executive director. The filing stated that eligible organizations must be exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c) and serve Plymouth community residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Dodge as president and treasurer, Win Schrader as vice president and secretary, and Dan Herriman as vice president.
The Wilcox Foundation is led by Scott Dodge, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Dodge
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Dan Herriman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $500 (2025)
Win Schrader
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $500 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Scott Dodge (Pres/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Wilcox Foundation
How much does The Wilcox Foundation give each year?
The Wilcox Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 1 grant.
How large is The Wilcox Foundation?
The Wilcox Foundation reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wilcox Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to invest in the Plymouth community in ways that create lasting, tangible benefits. It describes its grants as investments intended to produce specific results and a social return, rather than simply support charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilcox Foundation?
The Wilcox Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wilcoxfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Wilcox Foundation make grants?
The foundation describes its purpose as benefiting the Plymouth community. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient in Michigan.
What is The Wilcox Foundation's EIN?
The Wilcox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1804402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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