Wilkins Charitable Foundation
Wilkins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 38 grants totaling $192,666, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Washington state.
Wilkins Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wilkins Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,666
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,070
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,267,252
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (13 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wilkins Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing says forms are available through the Bank of America Philanthropic website, identifies Janet Jacobs at Bank of America as the contact, and directs applicants to the Philanthropic website…
The foundation’s 2024 filing says forms are available through the Bank of America Philanthropic website, identifies Janet Jacobs at Bank of America as the contact, and directs applicants to the Philanthropic website for award restrictions. The filing says there are no deadlines. The grant-program description lists three annual proposal cycles: the second Monday of March, the fourth Friday of June, and the second Friday of October. The next listed cycle date after October 2, 2026, is October 9, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Janet Jacobs-Bank Of America
Mailing address: 4004 Kruse Way Pl 250, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: (206) 358-2494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wilkins Charitable Foundation
Who Wilkins Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fred Hutchison Cancer Research ($10K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 199 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program describes its service area as the Greater Seattle area and the Puget Sound region. In 2025, reported grant dollars were distributed as follows by recipient state: Washington, 96%; Oregon, 3%; and Missouri, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wilkins Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 38 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2021) to $235K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Seattle, WA | Multi-Year Support | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Study of Ai Models of Covid | $7,000 |
| Bridge Disability Ministries Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted General | $6,666 |
| Bridge Back Project Bellevue, WA | Measuring & Verifying | $5,000 |
| Eastside Friends of Seniors Sammamish, WA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Hunger Intervention Program Seattle, WA | Support Healthy Hip Packs | $5,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish Everett, WA | Support Client Services | $5,000 |
| Hope Central Seattle, WA | Enhanced Pediatric Care for | $5,000 |
| Lahai Health Lynnwood, WA | Cancer Screening for | $5,000 |
| The Sophia Way Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,267,252 | $391,752 | $271,739 | $192,666 | 38 | $225,015 | $343,182 | $250,780 |
| 2024 | $4,150,727 | $166,932 | $267,082 | $194,497 | 37 | $225,634 | $114,009 | $240,715 |
| 2023 | $4,122,249 | $-27,327 | $326,362 | $234,500 | 46 | $266,924 | $53,992 | $220,855 |
| 2022 | $4,392,171 | $866,596 | $286,327 | $211,334 | 40 | $238,742 | $814,235 | $241,002 |
| 2021 | $4,486,210 | $274,760 | $266,656 | $182,500 | 38 | — | $228,608 | $252,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilkins Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant program identifies medical research and social services in the Puget Sound region as funding areas. The program also names services for people with physical or mental disabilities and humanitarian work—particularly efforts for abused women and children—as priorities.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center describes its mission as pursuing research, from foundational biology to population-level health, toward a world free of cancer and related diseases. Babies of Homelessness says it provides diapers, wipes, and formula to local families in need. Teen Feed describes supporting basic needs and relationships for homeless and food-insecure youth. Elizabeth Gregory Home says it provides refuge and resources for women experiencing homelessness, trauma, or economic insecurity. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $192,666. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The Catherine Holmes Wilkins Charitable Foundation Grant lists an award range of $2,000–$5,000 and says multi-year grants may be available under specific conditions.
The largest reported 2025 grant was $10,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for “multi-year support.” Other notable grants included $7,000 to the University of Washington for a study of AI models of COVID and $6,666 to Bridge Disability Ministries for unrestricted general support. Bridge Back Project received $5,000 for measuring and verifying; Eastside Friends of Seniors received $5,000 for unrestricted general support; and Hunger Intervention Program received $5,000 to support healthy HIP packs. Other $5,000 recipients included the Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish, Hope Central, Lahai Health, The Sophia Way, Genetic Support Foundation, and Washington Vocational Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee, Brian L. Comstock as chairman, Robert Bunting as vice-chairman, and Nancy Atkinson as a board member.
Wilkins Charitable Foundation is led by Brian L. Comstock, Chairman on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian L. Comstock
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$750 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$59K (2022) → $62K (2025)
Nancy Atkinson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$750 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Robert Bunting
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$750 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bob Bunting (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $62K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wilkins Charitable Foundation
How much does Wilkins Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wilkins Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 37 grants.
What is Wilkins Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Wilkins Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,070, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wilkins Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Wilkins Charitable Foundation give grants?
Wilkins Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (13 grants), Bellevue, WA (4 grants), Everett, WA (4 grants) and Tacoma, WA (4 grants).
Does Wilkins Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 34% of Wilkins Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wilkins Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Wilkins Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fred Hutchison Cancer Research ($10,000), University of Washington ($7,000) and Bridge Disability Ministries ($6,666), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wilkins Charitable Foundation?
Wilkins Charitable Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (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 Wilkins Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant program identifies medical research and social services in the Puget Sound region as funding areas. The program also names services for people with physical or mental disabilities and humanitarian work—particularly efforts for abused women and children—as priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilkins Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says forms are available through the Bank of America Philanthropic website, identifies Janet Jacobs at Bank of America as the contact, and directs applicants to the Philanthropic website… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wilkins Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wilkins Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6277933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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