The Wilson Family Foundation Inc
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 45 grants totaling $2,313,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, preservation, human services, and other areas.
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wilson Family Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,313,000
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,400
- -52.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,346,584
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wilson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11150 Santa Monica Blvd Ste760, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 478-8757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wilson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($586K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 109 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (29%), California (25%), Arizona (14%), Illinois (11%), and South Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wilson Family Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 520% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 951% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2020) to $3.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | To support education, museums, research and preservation. | $586,000 |
| HalfTheStory Western Springs, IL | To support the mission of empowering the next generation's relationship with technology. | $250,000 |
| Flagstaff Christian Fellowship Flagstaff, AZ | To create a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. | $150,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $150,000 |
| Aiken Equine Rescue Aiken, SC | to rescue and rehabilitate horses that have suffered from abuse and neglect, re-purpose Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds, and take horses whose owners can no longer care for them. | $100,000 |
| Upward Bound House Santa Monica, CA | To eliminate homelessness among families with children in our community by providing housing, supportive services, and advocacy. | $100,000 |
| Hitchcock Woods Foundation Aiken, SC | To support the 2,100-acre Hitchcock woods in Aiken, South Carolina. | $85,000 |
| Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation Jamestown, VA | to support preservation, education, and the archaeological investigation of Historic Jamestowne, the original site of the first successful English settlement in America. | $75,000 |
| North Valley Caring Services North Hills, CA | To offer FREE academic and enrichment programs for kids ages 5 years to 18 years old. | $70,000 |
| Center for Social Concerns Notre Dame, IN | to respond to the complex demands of justice through a combination of justice education and research for the common good. | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,346,584 | $5,548,246 | $2,338,410 | $2,313,000 | 45 | $2,313,000 | $48,246 | $243,143 |
| 2023 | $5,136,747 | $6,227,458 | $3,361,768 | $3,338,000 | 31 | $3,338,000 | $2,298 | $110,367 |
| 2022 | $2,271,058 | $2,483,353 | $289,000 | $289,000 | 11 | $289,000 | $20 | $14,126 |
| 2021 | $63,705 | $350,013 | $375,648 | $373,333 | 11 | $373,333 | $13 | $2,148 |
| 2020 | $89,340 | $16 | $130,579 | $127,339 | 11 | — | $16 | $5,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education and university communities, historic preservation, youth programs, homelessness services, food assistance, and horse rescue. These purposes describe the grants and recipients, not a stated foundation-wide mission.
For example, HalfTheStory describes its mission as empowering the next generation’s relationship with social media through advocacy, education, and resources for youth. Upward Bound House says it works to eliminate homelessness among families with children through housing, supportive services, and advocacy. Hitchcock Woods Foundation describes its mission as protecting and preserving Hitchcock Woods in a natural and ecologically healthy state.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $2,313,000 through 45 grants. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $586,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $586,000 to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for education, museums, research, and preservation; $250,000 to HalfTheStory; $150,000 each to Flagstaff Christian Fellowship and Northern Arizona University Foundation; and $100,000 each to Aiken Equine Rescue and Upward Bound House. Other grants included $85,000 to Hitchcock Woods Foundation, $75,000 to Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, $70,000 to North Valley Caring Services, $60,000 to Center for Social Concerns, $55,000 to MiraCosta College Foundation, and $50,000 to Feeding America San Diego.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory S Wilson as Chief Executive Officer, Thomas B Wilson as Chief Financial Officer, Dennis C Wilson as Secretary, and David S Wilson and Richard A Wilson as trustees.
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc is led by Gregory S Wilson, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory S Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Trustee → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis C Wilson
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert S. Wilson (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wilson Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 31 grants.
What is The Wilson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $51,400, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aiken, SC (3 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants), North Hills, CA (2 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on The Wilson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Wilson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($586,000), HalfTheStory ($250,000) and Flagstaff Christian Fellowship ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilson Family Foundation Inc?
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education and university communities, historic preservation, youth programs, homelessness services, food assistance, and horse rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 Wilson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wilson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5982816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wilson Family Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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