Bob and Susan Wilson Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 88-1347272 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$503K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | General - operating | $260,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Linville, NC | General - operating | $51,000 |
| Memphis Theological Seminary | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Mullins United Methodist Church | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Veteran Airlift Command | St Louis Park, MN | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Adpa Foundation | Monterey, CA | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Calvary Rescue Mission | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Fayette County Animal Rescue | Rossvilee, TN | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Lees Mcrae College | Banner Elk, NC | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Mid-South Raptor Center | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $10,000 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $10,000 |
| West Cancer Foundation | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Air & Space Museum | San Diego, CA | General - operating | $7,500 |
| The Avery County Ffa | Newland, NC | General - operating | $6,000 |
| Ave Maria Foundation of Memphis Inc | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $5,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | General - operating | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame | Sevierville, TN | General - operating | $2,800 |
| Grandfather Community Foundation | Linville, NC | General - operating | $2,500 |
| Pinecrest Camp & Retreat Center Inc | LA Grange, TN | General - operating | $2,500 |
| The Lsu in Shreveport Foundation Inc | Shreveport, LA | General - operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $503,300 | 23 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1347272
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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