James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDurham, North Carolina · EIN 47-2521862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$394K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,510 and $15,000.
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
16% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyager Academy | Durham, NC | Support for education of grades 3-8 | $53,377 |
| Meredith Autism Program | Raleigh, NC | Support early intervention services for autistic children | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross - Triangle Area Chapter | Raleigh, NC | Support for victims of disaster | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Durham | Durham, NC | Support for affordable home ownership | $25,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children | Raleigh, NC | Support of services for children in need | $25,000 |
| Mt Sylvan United Methodist Church | Durham, NC | Support for church operations and community support | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support research for cures and prevention of childhood diseases | $25,000 |
| The First Tee of the Triangle | Raleigh, NC | Provide educational programs for youth through golf | $23,000 |
| Guided Impact Foundation | Wake Forest, NC | Supporting other nonprofit organizations with advice and infrastructure | $15,300 |
| Corral Riding Academy | Cary, NC | Support for at-risk girls through therapeutic horseback riding | $15,000 |
| Aps of Durham | Durham, NC | Support for homeless domestic animals | $12,500 |
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | Support for educational scholarships | $10,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Fight for first/survival program | $10,000 |
| Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center | Arapahoe, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Durham | Durham, NC | Provide a comforting home away from home and a community of support for seriously ill children and their families | $9,000 |
| Share | Hampstead, NC | Supportin children and families in eastern nc who are facing difficult circumstances | $6,800 |
| Eno River Association | Durham, NC | Support for eno river conservation efforts | $5,000 |
| Frank Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Plumtree, NC | Support for hurrican relief tim wilkinson | $5,000 |
| Grandfather Community Foundation Inc | Linville, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Nc State College of Veterinary Medicine | Raleigh, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| New London Community School | New London, CT | Support K-12 learning | $5,000 |
| Northern High School Booster Club | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Step Up Ministry - Impact Luncheon Pledge | Raleigh, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Designed for Joy | Raleigh, NC | General support | $4,900 |
| Durham Academy Inc | Durham, NC | Supporting educational opportunities | $3,500 |
| Junior Canes Booster Club | Wake Forest, NC | General support | $3,200 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,510 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Durham | Durham, NC | Support the education and protection of youth by providing safe alternatives | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | Support for individuals in need | $2,500 |
| Volunteers for Youth | Carrboro, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center | Winstonsalem, NC | Support for medical research | $2,500 |
| Nation Wild Turkey Federation | Edgefield, SC | General support | $1,200 |
| Leesville Road Middle School | Raleigh, NC | Supporting middle school students | $1,080 |
| Lesville Road High School | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,042 |
| The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Support for agricultural research | $1,000 |
| Institute of Net | Wake Forest, NC | Support small nonprofits by teaching event planning and actually planning events for nonprofits | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $393,809 | 37 |
| 2023 | $308,888 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105867
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2521862
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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