Wilson Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Paul, Minnesota · EIN 86-3212786 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$11.1M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$202.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $400,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Discretionary board member gifts from daf | $7,330,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing | Saint Paul, MN | Poverty/Housing grant | $400,000 |
| Center for Energy and the Environment | Minneapolis, MN | Climate/Policy, workforce/poverty grant | $400,000 |
| Fresh Energy | Saint Paul, MN | Climate/Policy grant | $400,000 |
| Great Plains Institute | Minneapolis, MN | Climate/Policy grant | $400,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | Poverty/Housing/Workforce grant | $400,000 |
| Youthprise | Minneapolis, MN | Poverty/Multiple grant | $400,000 |
| Hired | Minneapolis, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $300,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Saint Paul, MN | Poverty/Housing grant | $250,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Minneapolis, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $160,000 |
| One Roof Housing - Duluth | Duluth, MN | Poverty/Housing grant | $150,000 |
| Ecolibrium3 - Duluth | Duluth, MN | Climate/Multiple grant | $100,000 |
| Community Action Duluth | Duluth, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $71,000 |
| Hired | Minneapolis, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $66,000 |
| Avivo | Minneapolis, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $52,000 |
| Mn Council on Foundations | Saint Paul, MN | Climate/Policy grant | $50,000 |
| Workforce Development Inc | Rochester, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $40,000 |
| Minnesota Training Partnership | Saint Paul, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $39,000 |
| Initiative Foundation | Little Falls, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $36,000 |
| Unidos Mn Education | Minneapolis, MN | Joint/Workforce grant | $36,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,080,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $2,050,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3212786
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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