Private foundation · EIN 92-3874923 · Tremont, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ri & Sl Wilson 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: 13 grants paid, $517K total, median $50K. 85% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$517K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IL
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The State Univ of Iowa Foundation Aka Univ of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAFor the Translational Retina Research Fund$150K
Friends of Wildlife Prarie ParkHanna City, ILIn support of general operations$57K
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerriville, TXFor Kerr County Flood Releif Fund$50K
Pathway MinistriesPeoria, ILIn support of general operations$50K
South Side Mission of PeoriaPeoria, ILIn support of general operations$50K
Midwest Food BankMorton, ILIn support of general operations$50K
Dream Center Peoria NfpPeoria, ILIn support of general operations$50K
Tazewell Animal Protective Society (taps)Pekin, ILIn support of general operations$10K
My Sisters HouseWashington, ILIn support of general operations$10K
Tremont Area Food Pantry Inc NfpTremont, ILIn support of general operations$10K
Grafelman Farms RescuePeoria, ILIn support of general operations where needed$10K
Solid Rock Christian Academy of MortonMorton, ILIn support of general operations$10K
One Love Community Fridge River Side Church PeoriaPeoria, ILIn support of general operations$10K

By state: Illinois 11 · Iowa 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Ri & Sl Wilson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tremont, Illinois, administered in care of Joshua Neville, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Ri & Sl Wilson 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 Ri & Sl Wilson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $517K across 13 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Ri & Sl Wilson Foundation give?

Illinois (11 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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