Foundations that fund organizations in Wilson, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilson nonprofits
49 private foundations gave $2.1M to Wilson organizations in their latest filings; 19 of the 48 that say either way accept applications.
110 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilson around $3,500. 18 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 49
- Accept applications
- 19
- of 48 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wilson
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 110
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in NC
- 37%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Trust U/A Dated 2-4-2008 | Raleigh, NC | 5 | $788K | $60K | Yes | Grant for general operating support; Securities donation for general operating support; Outright grant for emergency food funding |
| John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation | Nashville, NC | 6 | $305K | $14K | Yes | Unrestricted; Lee Initiative for Faculty Excellence grant; Designated for vehicle expense |
| The Duke Endowment | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $175K | $175K | Yes | To support the expansion of a comprehensive school-based or… |
| Charles a Cannon Trust No 1 | Concord, NC | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Stephenson apartments roof replacement, roma hackney music… |
| Turner B Bunn Jr and Catherine E Bunn Foundation Inc | Wilson, NC | 30 | $94K | $2,000 | Yes | Community outreach; Education; Community support |
| The Robert P Holding Foundation Inc | Smithfield, NC | 3 | $75K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Janie Davis Griffin Charitable Tr | Orlando, FL | 2 | $63K | $31K | Preselected only | General; General operating |
| Southern Bank Foundation | Mount Olive, NC | 4 | $62K | $5,000 | Yes | Public Benefit |
| Konig Foundation Gloria & Arthur | St Leonard, MD | 2 | $49K | $24K | Preselected only | Foundation gift |
| Gates F Young Tr Uw-U | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | General support |
| Telford Family Foundation Inc Mary T Piggott | Wilson, NC | 8 | $43K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Recovery Communities of North Carolina Inc | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | Financial assistance |
| Ingram Charitable Trust | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation | Rahway, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Contribution provided |
| Nc Idea | Durham, NC | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | Ecosystem grants; Engage grants |
| A D Shackelford Tuw | St Louis, MO | 2 | $21K | $11K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund | Orlando, FL | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | Scholarship |
| A R Burnette Scholarship Fund | Orlando, FL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Lindalea P Ludwick Family Foundation Inc | New Haven, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | support |
| Larsen Carl & Pansy Mem Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| FIRST Citizens Foundation Inc | Smithfield, NC | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Organizatin operation; Organization operations and activities |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 5 | $9,947 | $1,942 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
| Tw Barton College Et Al | St Louis, MO | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Victor R Small Tuw | Orlando, FL | 1 | $8,067 | $8,067 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Martin Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| John M Belk Endowment | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | JMBE Next NC Acceleration Grant |
| Ramapo Trust | Teaneck, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Taylor Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Community |
| Bryant Foundation Inc | Owensboro, KY | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Program services |
| The Derald H Ruttenberg Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Public charities |
| Martha W Davis Charitable Tua C0 | Orlando, FL | 1 | $1,801 | $1,801 | Preselected only | For fellowships |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 2 | $1,550 | $775 | Yes | Charitable |
| State Electric Supply Co Scholarship Foundation | Huntington, WV | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Serfco Inc | Midlothian, VA | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Education |
| Ma & Rp Watson Memorial Trust | Orlando, FL | 1 | $1,185 | $1,185 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Reynolds American Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | 1 | $1,030 | $1,030 | Yes | Charitable activtities |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,021 | $1,021 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Wimco Charitable Foundation Inc | Washington, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operations and General Support |
| Arthur's Enterprises Inc Scholarship Foundation | Huntington, WV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Civic |
| Flood Family Foundation II Inc | Alpharetta, GA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Moore for Kids | Lenoir City, TN | 1 | $912 | $912 | Yes | Soccer for kids |
| The Stoeckly Family Foundation | LA Canada, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Abortion taskforce |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Ompompanoosuc Foundation Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Save lives of pets at kill shelters |
| Foster Foundation | Brookneal, VA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Contribution |
| Byron Robinson Educational Foundation Inc | Apopka, FL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Rescue flights - medical relief |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $60 | $60 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
| George Andreve Foundation Inc | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $50 | $50 | Not stated | Donation to annual fund |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Wilson, North Carolina?
Anonymous Trust U/A Dated 2-4-2008, John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation, The Duke Endowment, Charles a Cannon Trust No 1, Turner B Bunn Jr and Catherine E Bunn Foundation Inc and 44 others reported grants to Wilson organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Wilson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.