Private foundation · EIN 20-2911795 · Greenville, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Freewill Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $248K total, median $62K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$248K
Median grant
$62K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fellowship Christian FarmersLexington, ILWordless Walking Stick Program$100K
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GAHelping all children to reach their optimal physical and emotional health and well-being$98K
Pak7Greenville, SCSupport of Social Media Programs in Pakistan$25K
Filter of HopeTuscaloosa, ALEvangelism by providing clean filtered water for soul and body$25K

By state: Illinois 1 · Georgia 1 · South Carolina 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Freewill Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, Florida, administered in care of E Peter H Wilkens, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Freewill Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Freewill Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $248K across 4 grants, a median of $62K.

Where does Freewill Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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