Private foundation · EIN 47-0644157 · Dallas, Texas

Robert E and Gladys G Wilkins Charitable Foundation

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, $53K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$53K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNResearch$20K
Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NYSmart home fundingfor veterans$20K
Lange FoundationLos Angeles, CAAnimal rescue$10K
My Heartland GivesGeneva, NELocal schools support$2,800

By state: Tennessee 1 · New York 1 · California 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Robert E and Gladys G Wilkins Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Robert E and Gladys G Wilkins Charitable Foundation 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 Robert E and Gladys G Wilkins Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $53K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Robert E and Gladys G Wilkins Charitable Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), New York (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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