Private foundation · EIN 81-2941600 · Orange, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Holly & David Wilson Family 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: 2 grants paid, $388K total, median $194K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$388K
Median grant
$194K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uni FoundationCedar Falls, IAGrant is made without restriction on usage$380K
Orange County Food BankGarden Grove, CAGrant is made without restriction on usage$8,000

By state: Iowa 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Holly & David Wilson Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Orange, California, administered in care of Michelle Jackley, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Holly & David Wilson Family 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 The Holly & David Wilson Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $388K across 2 grants, a median of $194K.

Where does The Holly & David Wilson Family Foundation Inc give?

Iowa (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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