Thomas a Wilson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 23-7358862

HealthReligionChristianity

Thomas a Wilson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $840K. Net investment income was $254K.

Key facts about Thomas a Wilson Foundation

EIN: 23-7358862
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $840,000
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $420,000
Median grant: $420,000
Total assets: $3,654,139
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Thomas a Wilson Foundation gives

Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 401% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.7M

-14.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$840K

+24.3% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$420K

+86.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas a Wilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $214K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Thomas a Wilson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

HealthReligionChristianity

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $840K (100%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Michigan Pennsylvania

Cities

West MifflinLivoniaWest MiffinMckeesport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,654,139	$4,257,691	$4,720,428
Revenue	$285,673	$272,885	$514,349
Expenses	$889,033	$730,344	$362,445
Qualifying Distributions	$858,352	$699,371	$325,975
Net Investment Income	$254,393	$247,515	$485,440
Distributable Amount	$213,881	$219,283	$245,198

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Pittsburgh Christian Academy ($800,000), His Story Inc ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PITTSBURGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY West Mifflin, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$800,000
HIS STORY INC White Oak, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC Bank N a	Trustee	10	$45,881

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

HealthReligionChristianity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas a Wilson Foundation?

Thomas a Wilson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Thomas a Wilson Foundation?

As of 2024, Thomas a Wilson Foundation holds $3.7M in total assets with $286K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $840K in 2024.

Where does Thomas a Wilson Foundation operate?

Thomas a Wilson Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Thomas a Wilson Foundation award?

In 2024, Thomas a Wilson Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $840K — an average of about $420K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Thomas a Wilson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thomas a Wilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $214K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.