Wilson Foundation
Historical FunderStatesville, North Carolina · EIN 56-1262432 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE WILSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 190 WILSON PARK ROAD, STATESVILLE NC 28625 |
| Phone | 7048722411 |
| WILSONFOUNDATION@GLWILSON.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER/FORM OF APPLICANT'S CHOICE, INCLUDING IRS TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR |
| Restrictions | THE WILSON FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF SERVICE: SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, HEALTH, ARTS AND HUMANITIES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. MOST OF THE FOUNDATIONS GRANTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO AGENCIES IN THE IREDELL COUNTY AREA, AND PREFERENCE FOR FUNDING IS GIVEN TO NC APPLICANTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street United Methodist Churc | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $15,000 |
| Fifth Street Ministries | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $10,000 |
| Iredell County Economic Development | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $5,000 |
| Penland School of Craft | Bakersville, NC | Support of school | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Local event sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Mitchell Community College | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $2,500 |
| Feed Nc | Mooresville, NC | Local community support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Northwest Nc | Winstonsalem, NC | Local community support | $2,500 |
| Icare-Inc | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $2,000 |
| Shs Athetic Scholarship | Statesville, NC | Local high school scholarship | $1,000 |
| Equipping With Truth Ministries Inc | Statesville, NC | Jireh children's home - uganda | $1,000 |
| Iredell County Crosby Scholars Comm | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club Statesville4th Creek | Statesville, NC | Local fundraising event sponsorship | $900 |
| G4g Ministries Inc | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $750 |
| Rescue Ranch | Statesville, NC | Local community support | $500 |
| Monticello Community Church | Statesville, NC | Local community support - back to sc | $500 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Local community support | $400 |
| North Iredell Middle School | Olin, NC | Local public school support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,800 | 19 |
| 2024 | $28,800 | 7 |
| 2023 | $2,800 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1262432
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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