The Wilson Family Private Foundation
The Wilson Family Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Wilson Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilson Family Private Foundation gave $26K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $25,950
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $4,325
- Median grant
- $2,375
- Total assets
- $57,304
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (81% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Wilson Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bessemer City High School ($15K). Together the top 6 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City High School Bessemer City, NC | Charitable | $15,400 |
| St Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church Men's Club Slidell, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| DB Raptors Gastonia, NC | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Rock Springs Elementary Denver, NC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rock Springs Elementary PTO Denver, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| Holbrook Middle School Lowell, NC | Charitable | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $57,304 | $30,642 | $95,241 | $25,950 | 6 | $14,901 | $7,097 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilson Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wilson Family Private Foundation's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Bill Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$66K (2020)
Billy Wilson Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jeff Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Kim Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $66K, to Bill Wilson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Wilson Family Private Foundation
How much does The Wilson Family Private Foundation give each year?
The Wilson Family Private Foundation gave $26K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Wilson Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilson Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,375, and its average grant was $4,325, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wilson Family Private Foundation give grants?
The Wilson Family Private Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, NC (2 grants).
Does The Wilson Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Wilson Family Private Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Wilson Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wilson Family Private Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Bessemer City High School ($15,400), St Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church Men's Club ($5,000) and DB Raptors ($2,750), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilson Family Private Foundation?
The Wilson Family Private Foundation reported $57K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $31K.
How much is The Wilson Family Private Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Wilson Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Wilson Family Private Foundation's EIN?
The Wilson Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6176132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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