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The Donald R. Wilson Jr. Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $4 million in grants to 18 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Chicago
$9.2M
72%
CATO INSTITUTE
$450K
4%
CHICAGO YACHT CLUB
$320K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Rhode Island. 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 DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, CATO INSTITUTE, and CHICAGO YACHT CLUB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DONALD R WILSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.