Wilson Wherewithal Foundation
Wilson Wherewithal Foundation is a private foundation, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $332K. Net investment income was $130K.
Wilson Wherewithal Foundation at a glance
In short: Wilson Wherewithal Foundation gave $332K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $332K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $331,992
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $331,992
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $331,992
- Total assets
- $1,885,443
- +5.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who Wilson Wherewithal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Galveston Artist Residency ($332K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wilson Wherewithal Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 359% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $332K (2021) to $332K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $332K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Galveston Artist Residency Galveston, TX | General | $331,992 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,885,443 | $436,653 | $352,544 | $331,992 | 1 | $331,992 | $129,523 | $92,596 |
| 2021 | $1,783,504 | $565,114 | $353,088 | $331,922 | 1 | $331,922 | $320,448 | $102,391 |
| 2020 | $1,574,531 | $354,217 | $350,380 | $331,992 | 1 | — | $110,643 | $91,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilson Wherewithal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wilson Wherewithal Foundation is led by Bert Wilson Geary, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Bert Wilson Geary
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Louise Geary
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Estelle Geary
Vice President, Tr & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Wherewithal Foundation
How much does Wilson Wherewithal Foundation give each year?
Wilson Wherewithal Foundation gave $332K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $332K across 1 grant.
How large is Wilson Wherewithal Foundation?
Wilson Wherewithal Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $332K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wilson Wherewithal Foundation operate?
Wilson Wherewithal Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Wilson Wherewithal Foundation's EIN?
Wilson Wherewithal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3341944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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