Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists 37 grants totaling $1,370,770 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Naples, Florida, and Toledo, Ohio.
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation gave $1.4M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,370,770
- +264.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,048
- +116.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,325,299
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Naples Children and Education ($585K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 59 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 95% of grant dollars and Ohio for 4%. Minnesota, Louisiana, and Massachusetts each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2023) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Children and Education Naples, FL | Charitable Event | $480,000 |
| Naples Zoo Inc Naples, FL | Safari Canyon Stage Fund | $250,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital Inc Naples, FL | NICU | $100,000 |
| Seacrest School Inc Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $74,000 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | College of Law Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| Better Together Strengthening Families Inc Naples, FL | Holiday Bonus for top 10 Employees Fund | $50,000 |
| Naples Children and Education Naples, FL | 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival - Fund a Need | $50,000 |
| Seacrest School Inc Naples, FL | Lower School Remodel | $50,000 |
| Naples Children and Education Naples, FL | Charitable Event | $37,500 |
| St Matthews House Inc Naples, FL | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
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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 | $17,325,299 | $1,467,016 | $1,661,544 | $1,370,770 | 37 | $1,421,272 | $980,661 | $875,656 |
| 2023 | $17,519,827 | $18,002,713 | $482,886 | $376,350 | 22 | $395,727 | $689,875 | $442,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $876K 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 own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a zoo, a hospital, a school, a university foundation, and organizations focused on community philanthropy and services for people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $1,370,770. Grants ranged from $270 to $480,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest listed grants included $480,000 to Naples Children and Education for a charitable event; $250,000 to Naples Zoo Inc for the Safari Canyon Stage Fund; $100,000 to Naples Community Hospital Inc for its NICU; $74,000 to Seacrest School Inc for general and unrestricted support; and $60,000 to The University of Toledo Foundation for a College of Law Scholarship Fund. Other listed grants included $50,000 to Better Together Strengthening Families Inc for a holiday bonus fund for its top 10 employees and $30,000 to St Matthews House Inc for a charitable event.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Whitney W Schadler, Carolyn Smith, and George A Wilson as trustees.
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George A Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Smith
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney W Schadler
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation
How much does Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation give each year?
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation gave $1.4M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $376K across 22 grants.
What is Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,048, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation give grants?
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (27 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (4 grants).
Does Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (20 grants).
Who are Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Naples Children and Education ($585,000 across 4 grants), Naples Zoo Inc ($275,000 across 2 grants) and Seacrest School Inc ($129,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation?
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $876K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a zoo, a hospital, a school, a university foundation, and organizations focused on community philanthropy and services for people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's EIN?
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6492441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Wilson & Johnson Private 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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