George E Wilt Trust

EIN 61-6018712 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$13.9K Funds in KY, FL, OK
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Giving Profile

In 2025, George E Wilt Trust based in IL paid 7 grants totaling $92.7K to 7 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $9.3K to $18.5K, with a median of $13.9K. Its largest recipients included CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, and ORPHANS SCHOOL OF MIDWAY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,474,260
Giving (latest yr)
$92,723
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$13.9K
Recipients
7
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Central Christian Church$18,543
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children$18,543
  • Orphans School of Midway$13,917
  • American Cancer Society Inc$13,907
  • Christian Church Homes of KY$9,271

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$60,273 · 5 grants
  • Florida$18,543 · 1 grant
  • Oklahoma$13,907 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

Shriners Hospitals for Children
Tampa, FL
General
$18,543
Central Christian Church
Lexington, KY
General
$18,543
Orphans School of Midway
Midway, KY
General
$13,917
American Cancer Society Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
General
$13,907
College of the Bible
Lexington, KY
General
$9,271
United Christian Missionary
Lexington, KY
General
$9,271
Christian Church Homes of KY
Louisville, KY
General
$9,271

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. George E Wilt Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, George E Wilt Trust reported 7 itemized grants totaling $92.7K. Individual grants ranged from $9.3K to $18.5K (median $13.9K).

Recent recipients include CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, ORPHANS SCHOOL OF MIDWAY, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

George E Wilt Trust is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

George E Wilt Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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