The Wilson Sexton Foundation
The Wilson Sexton Foundation is a private foundation based in Prosper, Texas. Established in 1999 to carry forward W.B. “Rusty” Sexton, Sr.’s generosity and vision, it supports education, humanitarian relief, local nonprofits, and community programs.
The Wilson Sexton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilson Sexton Foundation gave $371K across 134 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,075
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 134
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,769
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,889,701
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (20 of 134, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wilson Sexton Foundation
- 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: 350 Equestrian Way, Prosper, TX 75078
Phone: (619) 602-8145
Website: https://wilsonsextonfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wilson Sexton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Las Patronas ($50K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
619 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 617 grants of 619 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 58% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado at 10%, Texas at 7%, New York at 6%, and Oregon at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wilson Sexton Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 134 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $336K (2020) to $603K (2022). In 2024 it made 134 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Las Patronas La Jolla, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $50,000 |
| Ucsd Shiley Eyemobile for Children La Jolla, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $40,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $21,000 |
| Youth Tennis San Diego San Diego, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $19,000 |
| Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | General Operations to Support Mission | $16,100 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $15,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance San Diego, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $10,000 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $5,500 |
| Support the Enlisted Project San Diego, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $5,000 |
| The Evans School Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Operations to Support Mission | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,889,701 | $546,778 | $464,883 | $371,075 | 134 | $397,346 | $505,141 | $484,593 |
| 2023 | $3,808,332 | $1,221,251 | $598,430 | $509,125 | 163 | $548,625 | $1,178,252 | $446,445 |
| 2022 | $3,094,417 | $658,232 | $698,612 | $602,720 | 119 | $602,720 | $562,340 | $487,200 |
| 2021 | $3,310,900 | $705,227 | $503,206 | $415,050 | 107 | $415,050 | $617,071 | $587,822 |
| 2020 | $3,049,607 | $592,820 | $401,481 | $336,325 | 96 | — | $527,664 | $412,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilson Sexton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $485K for 2024 — 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 mission is to “respond to need with compassion and purpose,” supporting education, humanitarian relief, local nonprofits, and community programs.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of activities. Youth Tennis San Diego says it promotes young people’s educational, physical, and social development through tennis and educational activities. Feeding San Diego describes its work as connecting people facing hunger with nutritious meals. Support The Enlisted Project says it assists service members, recently discharged veterans, and their families facing financial crises. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 134 grants totaling $371,075. Grants ranged from $25 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $50,000 to Las Patronas, $40,000 to UCSD Shiley Eyemobile for Children, $21,000 to Scripps Health Foundation, and $19,000 to Youth Tennis San Diego. The listed purposes for these grants were general operations to support the recipient organizations’ missions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Jean T. Sexton as President of the Board. The 2024 filing lists the following directors: W. B. Sexton Jr., Susan Sexton Horn, Jean T. Johnson Sexton, Susan Stone, Jean E. McGowan, Michael Logan Wray, and Richard Logan Wray.
The Wilson Sexton Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean E. McGowan
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Jean T. Johnson Sexton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Susan Sexton Horn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Susan Stone
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
W. B. Sexton Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Michael Logan Wray
Director
Administrative → Director From, 2023
Director From → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Richard Logan Wray
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Wilson B. Sexton Sr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Logan Wray (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Jean E McGowan (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Wilson Sexton Foundation
How much does The Wilson Sexton Foundation give each year?
The Wilson Sexton Foundation gave $371K across 134 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $509K across 163 grants.
What is The Wilson Sexton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilson Sexton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,769, across 134 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wilson Sexton Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Wilson Sexton Foundation give grants?
The Wilson Sexton Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (10%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (15 grants), Washington, DC (12 grants), New York, NY (9 grants) and Denver, CO (8 grants).
Does The Wilson Sexton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wilson Sexton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (134 of 134) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wilson Sexton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wilson Sexton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Las Patronas ($50,000), Ucsd Shiley Eyemobile for Children ($40,000) and Scripps Health Foundation ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilson Sexton Foundation?
The Wilson Sexton Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $485K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wilson Sexton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to “respond to need with compassion and purpose,” supporting education, humanitarian relief, local nonprofits, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilson Sexton Foundation?
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 Wilson Sexton Foundation's EIN?
The Wilson Sexton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2952010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wilson Sexton Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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