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Private foundation · EIN 38-6497639

Wilkinson Foundation

Chelsea, MI

Wilkinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Chelsea, MI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $352K in grants and contributions paid across 87 grants, with $8.28M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Doctors Without Borders, Columbus School for Girls and Concord Hill School.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYSocial Welfare$17,750
Columbus School for GirlsColumbus, OHEducation$15,000
Concord Hill SchoolChevy Chase, MDEducation$15,000
Mothers Out FrontNew York, NYCommunity$15,000
Story TapestriesSt Louis, MOCommunity$15,000
Town of HollisHollis, MECommunity$15,000
Covenant Christian SchoolSt Louis, MOEducation$10,000
Go Global NcWake Forest, NCCommunity$10,000
Guide Dogs for the BlindRochester Hills, MISocial Welfare$10,000
Marin Catholic SchoolKentfeild, CASchool$10,000
Saco River TheatreBuxton, MECommunity$10,000
Washington & LeeLexington, VAEducation$10,000
Brother Wolf Animal ShelterAshville, NCCommunity$8,000
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZCommunity$8,000
Grosse Pointe Crisis ClubGrosse Point Farms, MICommunity$8,000
Many Hands Lifesharing CommunityYpsilanti, MICommunity$8,000
Avalon HousingAnn Arbor, MICommunity$7,000
St Louis Priory SchoolSt Louis, MOEducation$7,000
Detroit Rescue MissionDetroit, MICommunity$6,000
Bear Lake CampLapeer, MISocial Welfare$5,000
Conservation Law FoundationMontpelier, VTCommunity$5,000
CotsDetroit, MICommunity$5,000
Good Shepherd Food BankAuburn, MECommunity$5,000
Leader Dogs for the BlindRochester, MICommunity$5,000
Macomb Humane SocietyUtica, MICommunity$5,000

The 25 largest of 87 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Wilkinson Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Wilkinson Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Wilkinson Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $352,000 in grants and contributions paid (87 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Wilkinson Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Doctors Without Borders (NY), $17.8K, Columbus School for Girls (OH), $15K, Concord Hill School (MD), $15K, Mothers Out Front (NY), $15K and Story Tapestries (MO), $15K.