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Est.

2014

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Wilson Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives. With a total of $150,000 in grants paid to a single grantee in 2019, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENHANCE THE WILSON, ARKANSAS COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS.
Total Funding Given
$150K
2019
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE DELTA SCHOOL
WILSON, AR
$5.8M
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1.4M
Median 2nd year grant
$2.1M
G
Gaylon Lawrence Jr
Executive
J
John Johnson
Board Member
D
Drew Lawrence
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2020, WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE DELTA SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.