Private foundation · EIN 38-7222547 · Salina, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack Wilson Charitable Tr

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: 18 grants paid, $675K total, median $28K. 94% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$675K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in KS
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rolling Hills ZooSalina, KSNew construction & remodel for additional habitat space for amur tigers and asian cats$100K
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts FoundationSalina, KSTo help with regular operations and to provide scholarships to students attending the mike finnigan school of music$70K
Salina Presbyterian ManorSalina, KSGeneral financial support for the preserving legacies enriching lives campaign$67K
Salina Community Theatre AssociationSalina, KSGeneral financial support from act five! capital campaign and sponsorship of 9/11 first responders night$55K
Salina Baseball EnterprisesSalina, KSRenovations of wilbur baseball stadium$50K
Boys and Girls Club of SalinaSalina, KSTo help fund construction of building$50K
Salina Area United Way IncSalina, KSTo provide subgrants to local vetted nonprofit partners$40K
Salina Regional Health FoundationSalina, KSFour nursing student scholarships$40K
The Salvation Army (salina Ks Corps)Salina, KSTo provide direct financial assistance to individuals and families in saline county through the emergency assistance & pathway of hope prog…$30K
Salina Tennis AllianceSalina, KSProcurement and installation of pa system at salina tennis center$25K
Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina, KSCriminal justice student scholarships$25K
Salina Family Healthcare CenterSalina, KSGeneral funding for healthy salina, healthy kansas capital campaign$25K
Sunflower Adult Day Services IncorporatedSalina, KSShort-term operational support$20K
Friends of the River FoundationSalina, KSMaterials and marketing for let it flow campaign and general annual support$20K
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (kpts Channel 8)Wichita, KSFunding for kansas cochener-garvey children's education & discovery center$15K
Smoky Hills Public Television CorpBunker Hill, KSHelp broadcast children's educational television programs$15K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNFund research to find better treatments & cures for children with cancer$15K
Salina Regional Health Center (tammy Walker Cancer Center)Salina, KSTo fund purchases of two oxygen concentrators, one vaclok pump, and one minday vital signs monitor$13K

By state: Kansas 17 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Jack Wilson Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Salina, Kansas, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Jack Wilson Charitable Tr 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 Jack Wilson Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $675K across 18 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Jack Wilson Charitable Tr give?

Kansas (17 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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