Funding search · EIN 954400754 · Dallas, TX

The Wilson Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

51
grants reported
$2.9M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

publicartsadvancingappreciationresearchthroughchildrenfamilies

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Top recipients

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  • Duke University3 grants · $2.0M
  • Nasher Sculpture Center3 grants · $100,333
  • Stand Together1 grant · $100,000
  • AIDS Research Foundation (Amfar)2 grants · $95,000
  • Tate Americas Foundation3 grants · $90,940
  • The Tiny Miracles Foundation3 grants · $65,100
  • Center for Study Presidency and Congress2 grants · $50,000
  • Wonder Works Studio1 grant · $50,000
  • Children'S Diabetes Foundation2 grants · $50,000
  • Gamers Outreach Foundation2 grants · $43,098

Giving over time

$1.3M
2022
$578,916
2023
$1.1M
2024

Grant history

All 51 reported grants, largest first.

  • $824,353

    Duke University · Durham, NC · 2022

    Education including scholarships

  • $800,152

    Duke University · Durham, NC · 2024

    Education including scholarships

  • $355,000

    Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023

    Education including scholarships

  • $100,000

    Stand Together · Arlington, VA · 2022

    Break the cycle of poverty.

  • $60,000

    AIDS Research Foundation (Amfar) · New York, NY · 2024

    Research for the cure to end aids

  • $51,333

    Nasher Sculpture Center · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $50,000

    Wonder Works Studio · Arlington, TX · 2022

    We use our imagination, collaboration, and innovation to create the best experiences on next-generation social gaming platforms like Roblox.

  • $44,000

    Nasher Sculpture Center · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $43,722

    Tate Americas Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $36,000

    Gamers Outreach Foundation · Saline, MI · 2022

    Provide games to hospitalized kids.

  • $35,000

    AIDS Research Foundation (Amfar) · New York, NY · 2023

    Research for the cure to end aids

  • $35,000

    Amfar the Foundation for AIDS Research · New York, NY · 2022

    Research for the cure to end aids.

  • $27,218

    Tate Americas Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $25,100

    The Tiny Miracles Foundation · Darien, CT · 2023

    Helping families of infants born prematurely

  • $25,000

    Children'S Diabetes Foundation · Aurora, CO · 2024

    The Children's Diabetes Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, focusing on patient support, diabetes research, and public awareness.

  • $25,000

    Center for Study Presidency and Congress · Washington, DC · 2023

    Promote leadership in the presidency and the Congress to generate innovative solutions to current national challenges.

  • $25,000

    Center for Study Presidency and Congress · Washington, DC · 2022

    Promote leadership in the presidency and the Congress to generate innovative solutions to current national challenges.

  • $25,000

    Children'S Diabetes Foundation · Aurora, CO · 2022

    The Children's Diabetes Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, focusing on patient support, diabetes research, and public awareness.

  • $20,000

    The Tiny Miracles Foundation · Darien, CT · 2024

    Helping families of infants born prematurely

  • $20,000

    Coalition of Parents in Esports · Tallahassee, FL · 2022

    To provide opportunities for all students to use esports as a platform to acquire critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in work and in life.

  • $20,000

    Return To Zero Foundation · Pasadena, CA · 2022

    Helping families who lost young children

  • $20,000

    Tate Americas Foundation · New York, NY · 2022

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $20,000

    The Tiny Miracles Foundation · Darien, CT · 2022

    Helping families of infants born prematurely

  • $13,500

    Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX · 2024

    To support education through research and teaching that shapes engaged citizens and future leaders who positively impact their communities and the global society

  • $13,000

    American Friends of the Louvre · New York, NY · 2022

    American Friends of the Louvre is dedicated to advancing the Louvre's mission through an active grant-making program. It raises awareness of the Louvre's collections and museum expertise, and helps make the Museum's exh read all
  • $10,000

    Alliance High School Foundation of Alliance Ohio · Alliance, OH · 2024

    General operating support

  • $10,000

    Near and Far Animal Foundation · Staten Island, NY · 2024

    To support for animal and rescuer in need

  • $10,000

    Alliance High School Foundation of Alliance Ohio · Alliance, OH · 2023

    General operating support

  • $10,000

    Dallas Museum of Art · Dallas, TX · 2023

    The Dallas Museum of Art is a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramat read all
  • $10,000

    Ahs Foundation · 2022

    Charitbale contribution

  • $10,000

    Angel Force USA · Newport Beach, CA · 2022

    To raise awareness of the military suicide epidemic.

  • $10,000

    Council for Canadian American Relations · New York, NY · 2022

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $10,000

    Friends of Children · Portland, OR · 2022

    Friends of the Children is a national nonprofit organization that selects and invites youth - all of whom have unique talents, interests and dreams, and face multiple systemic obstacles - to be paired with a paid, profe read all
  • $9,000

    Dallas Museum of Art · Dallas, TX · 2022

    The Dallas Museum of Art is a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramat read all
  • $7,500

    The Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union · Mount Vernon, VA · 2023

    To support reserve, restore, and managing the estate of George Washington and educating visitors about his life

  • $7,098

    Gamers Outreach Foundation · Saline, MI · 2023

    Provide games to hospitalized children through customized medical equipment, video games and the gaming community

  • $7,000

    Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church · Westport, CT · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $7,000

    Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church · Westport, CT · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $6,000

    Be Still Media Foundation · Warrenton, VA · 2023

    To champion creators of media and arts for work that search the mind and spark the imagination

  • $6,000

    Be Still Media Foundation · Na, CA · 2022

    To champion creators of media and arts for work that search the mind and spark the imagination.

  • $5,000

    Council for Canadian American Relations · New York, NY · 2024

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $5,000

    Healthnetwork Foundation · Chagrin Falls, OH · 2024

    To support connecting CEOs and business leaders with top hospitals and doctors to provide fast access to world-class care and increase philanthropic funding for medical research

  • $5,000

    Judith Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    To support addressing the urgent need for equitable gender representation in American culture and various professional fields

  • $5,000

    Navy Seal Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2024

    To support strenght, for the warriors, veterans, and families of naval special warfare

  • $5,000

    C5 Youth Foundation of Texas · Dallas, TX · 2023

    To support high potential youth and prepare them for leadership roles.

  • $5,000

    Council for Canadian American Relations · New York, NY · 2023

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $5,000

    Crystal Bridges-Museum of American Art · Bentonville, AR · 2023

    To Support unfolding history of america and illuminate America's artistic heritage

  • $5,000

    Dallas Contemporary · Dallas, TX · 2023

    To support engaging the public through exhibitions, lectures, educational programs and events

  • $5,000

    Nasher Sculpture Center · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Advancing the public's appreciation of the arts

  • $5,000

    The Renaissance Society · Chicago, IL · 2022

    The Renaissance Society brings together thousands of scholars from around the globe, welcoming the broad range of activity in Renaissance studies today. Focused on the advancement of learning through our publications, e read all
  • $5,000

    United Friends of the Children · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

    Helping current and former foster youth transition to adulthood through housing and educational services.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.