Willsonthropic Inc
Willsonthropic Inc is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Athens, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $388K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $24K.
Willsonthropic Inc at a glance
In short: Willsonthropic Inc gave $21K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,100
- +379.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,517
- +219.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,300
- Total assets
- $388,386
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Willsonthropic Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA Corridor of East TN ($10K). Together the top 6 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Willsonthropic Inc gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2020) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Corridor of East TN Athens, TN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Athens Area Council for the Arts Athens, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, TN | Genaral Purpose | $2,600 |
| Community Action Group of Etowah Englewood, TN | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Etowah Arts Commission Etowah, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Athens NAACP Athens, TN | General Purpose | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388,386 | $283,535 | $252,345 | $21,100 | 6 | $226,893 | $24,016 |
| 2024 | $340,403 | $228,570 | $170,882 | $4,400 | 4 | $150,478 | — |
| 2023 | $282,715 | $473,587 | $225,863 | $5,000 | 1 | $198,876 | — |
| 2022 | $39,556 | $160,679 | $138,771 | $14,055 | 7 | $14,055 | — |
| 2021 | $9,416 | $58,580 | $153,500 | $9,330 | 4 | $9,330 | — |
| 2020 | $114,787 | $176,414 | $75,779 | $250 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Willsonthropic Inc is led by Meredith Willson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meredith Willson
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Willson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefani Burchfield
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hughes
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Murphy (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Willsonthropic Inc
How much does Willsonthropic Inc give each year?
Willsonthropic Inc gave $21K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 4 grants.
What is Willsonthropic Inc's typical grant size?
Willsonthropic Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,300, and its average grant was $3,517, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Willsonthropic Inc give grants?
Willsonthropic Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, TN (4 grants).
Does Willsonthropic Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Willsonthropic Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willsonthropic Inc's largest grantees?
Willsonthropic Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CASA Corridor of East TN ($10,000), Athens Area Council for the Arts ($5,000) and Starr Regional Medical Center ($2,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Willsonthropic Inc?
Willsonthropic Inc reported $388K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $284K.
What is Willsonthropic Inc?
Willsonthropic Inc is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Athens, TN. It holds $388K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Willsonthropic Inc's EIN?
Willsonthropic Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4705524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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