J Tylee Wilson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-1207776 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$230K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | The J. Tylee Wilson Family Student Leader Development Activities and Innovation Fund | $75,000 |
| Lake of the Ozarks Shootout | Lake Ozark, MO | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| R J Reynolds Home Field Advantage Inc | Winston Salem, NC | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Cape Fear Literacy Council | Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Cape Fear Inc | Wilmington, NC | School Supply Fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Wilmington Youth Initiative Inc | Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lake of the Ozarks Shootout | Lake Ozark, MO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation of New Hanover County | Wilmington, NC | Pine Valley Building Fund | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Coastal Federation Inc | Newport, NC | Student Education Fund | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Coastal Land Trust | Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts Inc | Wilmington, NC | Renovation/Preservation Fund | $10,000 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | Raleigh, NC | Aquarium Scholars Program | $10,000 |
| R J Reynolds High School Booster Club Inc | Winston Salem, NC | weight room Fund | $7,500 |
| Wake for Warriors Inc | Hamilton, GA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Daybreak Rotary Charity Fund of Lake Ozark Inc | Lake Ozark, MO | Charitable Event | $1,250 |
| Village of Sunrise Beach | Sunrise Beach, MO | Sunrise Beach Police Department | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $230,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $262,800 | 15 |
| 2023 | $214,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632449349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1207776
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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