Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Grants

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Summary

The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, established in 1954, is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, civic, religious, and educational initiatives primarily in Georgia. Following the death of its founder and his wife, the foundation ensures its grants focus on child welfare and related activities. Grants are typically awarded to tax-exempt organizations and educational institutions, with a policy limiting grants to one per fiscal year.

Overview

Mr. Fred B. Wilson established the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation in 1954, naming it after his wife. After Mr. Wilson's death, a portion of his assets were generously transferred to the foundation, and the remaining assets were transferred upon the death of his wife in 1967. The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc., is a private foundation that supports charitable, religious, civic and educational activities. Grants are restricted to the State of Georgia with the exception of one activity of The First Church of Christ, Scientist - programs carried on by Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Boston, Massachusetts. The Foundation Board of Trustees meets semi-annually in April and October to consider grant submissions. The Foundation generally restricts its grants to programs and institutions involved in child welfare, religious, civic, health or educational activities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made to tax exempt organizations (i.e. 501(c)(3)). In the case of scholarship awards, grants are made to the respective educational institution, rather than to individual students.

Ineligibility

The Foundation’s policy is, if a grant is awarded, only one per fiscal year (June 1 – May 31) is allowed; two consecutive grants cannot be awarded.