Wilson John and Mary Found Char
Wilson John and Mary Found Char is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to University of Washington School of Medicine students and general operating support for organizations in Seattle.
Wilson John and Mary Found Char at a glance
In short: Wilson John and Mary Found Char gave $459K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $153K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $458,500
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $152,833
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,961,909
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wilson John and Mary Found Char
- How to Apply
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Contact the University of Washington and see the attached application. The filing lists a May 31 deadline; that deadline is past for the 2025 filing cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: University Of Washington
Mailing address: School Of Medicine Box 357430, Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 685-2520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilson John and Mary Found Char funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swedish Medical Center Foundation ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($454,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wilson John and Mary Found Char gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $390K (2021) to $459K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $459K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $454,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation Seattle, WA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| 1ST Presbyterian Church Seattle, WA | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 | $7,961,909 | $333,906 | $603,342 | $458,500 | 3 | $484,713 | $235,676 | $549,475 |
| 2024 | $8,214,391 | $2,520,757 | $526,283 | $424,500 | 3 | $448,938 | $2,436,152 | $461,070 |
| 2023 | $6,221,534 | $242,645 | $520,987 | $414,500 | 3 | $436,481 | $172,455 | $427,598 |
| 2022 | $6,508,666 | $1,351,916 | $502,868 | $398,402 | 3 | $421,182 | $1,276,622 | $428,975 |
| 2021 | $5,663,543 | $793,230 | $489,095 | $389,500 | 3 | $413,749 | $714,861 | $490,605 |
| 2020 | $5,365,073 | $369,006 | $489,247 | $404,500 | 46 | — | $298,024 | $405,409 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilson John and Mary Found Char reported a distributable amount of $549K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing says scholarships are for third- and fourth-year students at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Its 2025 grants also included general operating support for Swedish Medical Center Foundation and 1st Presbyterian Church.
Swedish Medical Center Foundation describes its mission as supporting Swedish Health Services in advancing regional health care and meeting community health care needs. This is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported three grants totaling $458,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $454,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant, $454,000, went to an individual recipient for a scholarship. Swedish Medical Center Foundation received $2,500 and 1st Presbyterian Church received $2,000, both for general operating support.
The filing lists the University of Washington as the application contact and says to see the attached application. Scholarships are restricted to third- and fourth-year students at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Wilson John and Mary Found Char's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$80K (2020) → $99K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $99K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wilson John and Mary Found Char
How much does Wilson John and Mary Found Char give each year?
Wilson John and Mary Found Char gave $459K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $425K across 3 grants.
What is Wilson John and Mary Found Char's typical grant size?
Wilson John and Mary Found Char's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $152,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wilson John and Mary Found Char give grants?
Wilson John and Mary Found Char gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Wilson John and Mary Found Char give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Wilson John and Mary Found Char's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Wilson John and Mary Found Char?
Wilson John and Mary Found Char reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $485K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $549K (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 Wilson John and Mary Found Char fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing says scholarships are for third- and fourth-year students at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Its 2025 grants also included general operating support for Swedish Medical Center Foundation and 1st Presbyterian Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilson John and Mary Found Char?
Contact the University of Washington and see the attached application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wilson John and Mary Found Char's EIN?
Wilson John and Mary Found Char's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7425273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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