Wilson Foundation

EIN 56-1262432 · NC

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$2K Funds in NC, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Wilson Foundation based in NC paid 19 grants totaling $60.8K to 19 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $15K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included BROAD STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURC, FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES, and AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,512,344
Giving (latest yr)
$60,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
19
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Broad Street United Methodist Churc$15,000
  • Fifth Street Ministries$10,000
  • American Heart Association$5,000
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont$5,000
  • Iredell County Economic Development$5,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$55,800 · 18 grants
  • Texas$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Broad Street United Methodist Churc
Statesville, NC
Local Community Support
$15,000
Fifth Street Ministries
Statesville, NC
Local Community Support
$10,000
Penland School of Craft
Bakersville, NC
Support of School
$5,000
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX
Local Event Sponsorship
$5,000
Iredell County Economic Development
Statesville, NC
Local Community Support
$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont
Statesville, NC
Local Community Support
$5,000
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC
Local Community Support
$2,500
Feed NC
Mooresville, NC
Local Community Support
$2,500
YMCA of Northwest NC
Winstonsalem, NC
Local Community Support
$2,500
Icare-inc
Statesville, NC
Local Community Support
$2,000
Iredell County Crosby Scholars Comm
Statesville, NC
Local Community Support
$1,000
Shs Athetic Scholarship
Statesville, NC
Local High School Scholarship
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Wilson Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Wilson Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $60.8K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $15K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include BROAD STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURC, FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wilson Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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