The Wilson Foundationinc
Invitation OnlyBoonton, New Jersey · EIN 22-1613656 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $8,000.
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
69% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Scholarship | $11,277 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Drew University | Madison, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $8,723 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholaship | $8,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Case Western Reseve University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Lumen Gentium Academy | Boonton, NJ | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Morris County Vocational | East Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ramapo College of Nj | Mahwah, NJ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Olympic Regional Learn Academy | Olympus, WA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | Scholarship | $3,920 |
| Union Catholic High School | Scotch Plains, NJ | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Harvard Gsd School of Design | Cambridge, MA | Scholarship | $2,800 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| East Carolina University | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| The Craig School | Mtn Lakes, NJ | Scholarship | $1,850 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($22,652). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,122 | 32 |
| 2024 | $126,300 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622549349100122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-1613656
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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