Private foundation · Memphis
Bob and Susan Wilson Foundation
In 2024 it gave 11 grants worth $110,300 to Tennessee groups, 8 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $10,000. Most often for: “General - operating”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $110,300 · 8 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Fayette County, Sevier County · plus 12 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 11 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $503,300
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $503K | $110K | 11 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Robert A WilsonPresident
- Susan C WilsonSecretary
- Cecil E Carney IIITreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General - operating (11 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 8 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Theological Seminary | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $20K |
| Mullins United Methodist Church | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $20K |
| Calvary Rescue Mission | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $10K |
| Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $10K |
| Mid-South Raptor Center | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $10K |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $10K |
| West Cancer Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $10K |
| Ave Maria Foundation of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General - operating | $5,000 |
| Fayette County Animal Rescue | Rossvilee, Fayette County | General - operating | $10K |
| Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame | Sevierville, Sevier County | General - operating | $2,800 |
| Pinecrest Camp & Retreat Center Inc. | La Grange, Fayette County | General - operating | $2,500 |