Wilson Sheehan Foundation
The Wilson Sheehan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2014 and based in Springfield, Ohio. Founded by Chris and Lorraine (Sheehan) Wilson, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to investing in people and organizations working to create meaningful change in communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65.7M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.7M
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
79
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$136K
-5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To ensure more people get the opportunity to build a fulfilling life by investing in organizations that help prevent and alleviate poverty.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Economic mobility
- Thriving families and children
The foundation seeks out visionary changemakers and works to understand and support what they need most. The organization emphasizes curiosity, commitment to rigorous study of results, and values trust and transparency in its grantmaking approach.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not consider requests for scholarships, mass funding appeals, or sponsorships.
Grant Range
$25,000
Average Grant
amount: $130,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, which account for 59% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states, with concentration in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Data):
- Total assets: $65.7 million (2024)
- Annual income: $37.4 million
- Total giving: $10.7 million (2025)
- Total expenses: $6.6 million (2024)
- Total liabilities: $19.3 million (2023)
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $9.3 million in 2012 to $65.7 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,686,603 | $59,701,254 | $63,234,860 |
| Revenue | $17,743,530 | $9,463,097 | $18,076,267 |
| Expenses | $8,423,545 | $6,576,807 | $8,860,924 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,195,511 | $11,485,780 | $11,250,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,577,895 | $4,348,958 | $9,565,470 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,836,913 | $3,580,102 | $3,133,021 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Staff:
- Christopher E. Wilson – Trustee (15 hours/week, unpaid)
- Lorraine Wilson – Trustee (15 hours/week, unpaid)
- Maureen S. Massaro – Executive Director (40 hours/week, $219,000 annual compensation)
- Andrea O'Connor – Grants Manager (40 hours/week, $87,000 annual compensation)
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees and operates with 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER E WILSON | TRUSTEE | 15 | — |
| LORRAINE WILSON | TRUSTEE | 15 | — |
| MAUREEN S MASSARO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $219,250 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Wilson Sheehan Foundation received the Greater Springfield Partnership's Community Impact Award, recognizing the foundation's contributions to the community. The foundation's investments are supported by partnerships with nonprofit leaders across its funded organizations, including the Springfield Museum of Art, Clark County Park District, and Rocking Horse Community Health Center.
Local nonprofit fellowships funded by Wilson Foundation - Olean Times HeraldSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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