Private foundation · EIN 35-2447609 · Marietta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lucia and Mark Wilton Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 10 grants paid, $210K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$210K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in GA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stonebridge ChurchMarietta, GACamps & missions$50K
FIRST Baptist Chuch MariettaMarietta, GACharitable$50K
North Metro ChurchMarietta, GACharitable$30K
Highlands Marietta ChurchMarietta, GAGeneral support$20K
10 Women of HopeMarietta, GAGeneral support$10K
Marietta High SchoolMarietta, GAGolf program$10K
This Stuff Matters IncPowder Springs, GAGeneral support$10K
Lockheed Elementary SchoolMarietta, GACharitable$10K
Young LifeRome, GACharitable$10K
Feed Marietta IncMarietta, GACharitable$10K

About this foundation

Lucia and Mark Wilton Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Marietta, Georgia, administered in care of Hansell Smith, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Lucia and Mark Wilton Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Lucia and Mark Wilton Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Lucia and Mark Wilton Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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