Earl M. Wilson Trust Grant
Funding Amount
Approximately US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- In Buncombe County, North Carolina
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Funds
- must be used for programs or services devoted to caring for and
Overview
The Earl M. Wilson Trust Grant, established in 1984, aims to promote the humane treatment of animals in Buncombe County, North Carolina. This grant supports organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, ensuring funds are directed towards programs that alleviate animal suffering and prevent cruelty. Through Mr. Wilson's vision, the grant fosters a compassionate community that cares for its vulnerable animal population.
The Earl M. Wilson Trust was established in 1984 under the Last Will and Testament of Mr. Earl M. Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina who loved animals. He desired to help alleviate their suffering and to protect their well-being. Through his charitable bequests, Mr. Wilson wished to promote the humane and charitable cause of caring for and preventing cruelty to animals in his county.
To promote the humane and charitable causes of caring for and preventing cruelty to animals in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Limited to programs dedicated to caring for and preventing cruelty to animals.
Eligibility
Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Funds
must be used for programs or services devoted to caring for and
preventing cruelty to animals in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 5
- Total given
- $37K
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Range
- $3,000–$10K
- By dollars: North Carolina 92%, District of Columbia 8%. Top recipient cities: Asheville, NC; Candler, NC; Washington, DC.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc · Asheville, NC
General operating
$10K
Asheville Humane Society Inc · Asheville, NC
General operating
$10K
Humane Society of Buncombe County · Asheville, NC
General operating
$9,000
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge · Candler, NC
General operating
$5,000
American Humane Association · Washington, DC
General operating
$3,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Animal rescue
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