Private foundation · EIN 57-6087020 · Sumter, South Carolina

Louise G Wilson Education Fund

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: 1 grants paid, $269K total, median $269K. 100% of grants stayed in South Carolina. Stated restrictions: Lee county, sc & surrounding counties. Higher education in medical fields of study.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$269K
Median grant
$269K
Stays in SC
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$3.4M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Catherine K Gardner, Nbsc 1 Broad Street, Sumter, Sc, 8037788218 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Lee county, sc & surrounding counties. Higher education in medical fields of study.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Student LoansSumter, SCHigher education in medical fields of study$269K

About this foundation

Louise G Wilson Education Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Sumter, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 1979. 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 Louise G Wilson Education Fund 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 Louise G Wilson Education Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $269K across 1 grants, a median of $269K.

Where does Louise G Wilson Education Fund give?

South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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