Grants paid by The Robert a and Susan C Wilson Foundation
EIN 20-0798711 · Memphis, TN · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
The Robert a and Susan C Wilson Foundation of Memphis, TN (EIN 20-0798711) reported 90 grants paid totaling $12,736,352 to 53 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$12,736,352
90 grants
Recipients
53
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2024
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34 | $696,500 | — |
| 2022 | 28 | $545,664 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | $621,420 | — |
| 2024 | 7 | $10,872,768 | — |
Top recipients
The 53 recipients receiving the most from The Robert a and Susan C Wilson Foundation, by grants paid, out of 53 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob and Susan Wilson Foundation 88-1347272 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $10,834,850 | 2024 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation 26-4812778 | B | Linville, NC | 5 | $920,500 | 2024 |
| Southern Methodist University 75-0800689 | B | Dallas, TX | 3 | $420,000 | 2023 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc 39-1033301 | B | Oshkosh, WI | 3 | $75,000 | 2023 |
| Mullins Umc | U | Memphis, TN | 3 | $57,000 | 2023 |
| University of Memphis Foundation 62-6048540 | B | Memphis, TN | 3 | $51,000 | 2020 |
| Veterans Airlift Command 20-5366612 | C | St Louis Park, MN | 3 | $40,000 | 2023 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum 99-0337979 | B | Honolulu, HI | 2 | $35,000 | 2022 |
| Aopa Foundation 20-8817225 | B | Frederick, MD | 2 | $30,000 | 2022 |
| Memphis Theological Seminary 62-6012228 | D | Memphis, TN | 2 | $30,000 | 2022 |
| San Diego Air & Space Museum 95-2253027 | B | San Diego, CA | 3 | $28,640 | 2023 |
| Jonas Ridge Umc | U | Newland, NC | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Wreaths Across America 20-8362270 | B | Columbia Falls, ME | 2 | $24,758 | 2024 |
| Humane Society of Memphis 23-7236238 | D | Memphis, TN | 2 | $24,000 | 2022 |
| Ave Maria Foundation | U | Bartlett, TN | 2 | $11,000 | 2022 |
| Christian Brothers Univeristy 62-0476666 | C | Memphis, TN | 1 | $11,000 | 2022 |
| Calvary Rescue Mission 62-0815254 | C | Memphis, TN | 2 | $11,000 | 2022 |
| Fayette County Animal Resuce 62-1836008 | C | Rossville, TN | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Altamont United Methodist Church | U | Newland, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Fellowship of Christian Atheletes | U | Collierville, TN | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | U | Collierville, TN | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation 46-3956580 | C | Chattanooga, TN | 4 | $8,740 | 2024 |
| Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame 26-0122592 | C | Sevierville, TN | 3 | $8,400 | 2023 |
| Make-a-Wish | U | Memphis, TN | 3 | $7,200 | 2024 |
| Colorado State University Foundation 23-7098397 | B | Fort Collins, CO | 2 | $7,000 | 2022 |
| The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation | U | Maitland, FL | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| St Jude | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Make a Wish Mid South Wac Team | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $3,400 | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | U | Memphis, TN | 3 | $3,000 | 2023 |
| Pinecrest Conference and Retreat Center | U | Lagrange, TN | 1 | $2,500 | 2022 |
| Church Health Center 58-1716113 | D | Memphis, TN | 2 | $1,500 | 2023 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | U | Cary, NC | 3 | $1,500 | 2023 |
| Grandfather Community Foundation 83-2713258 | B | Linville, NC | 2 | $1,100 | 2023 |
| Make-a-Wish Nick Vergos Wish Fund | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Cooperative Community Ministries | U | Thomasville, NC | 1 | $1,000 | 2022 |
| Chymia Shrine Temple Memorial | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Parroquia Sagrada Familia | U | Barcelona | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| Chickasaw Council 62-0157840 | D | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Lees-Mcrae College 56-0529953 | B | Banner Elk, NC | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge 56-1153323 | D | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $1,000 | 2022 |
| Penland School of Crafts 56-0623948 | D | Bakersville, NC | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Getwell Church | U | Southaven, MS | 1 | $500 | 2024 |
| Alzheimer Association | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $500 | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital 62-0646012 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| Second Presbyterian Church 62-0483212 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children 04-2121377 | B | Tampa, FL | 1 | $500 | 2022 |
| Lagrange Cemetery Association | U | Lagrange, WY | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| Chapel by the Lake 92-0059077 | B | Juneau, AK | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| World Cataract Foundation 58-1463010 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| Greater Piedmont Banquet | U | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $500 | 2020 |
| Forever Young Veterans 26-0326536 | D | Collierville, TN | 1 | $314 | 2022 |
| Don't Ever Give Up Inc 47-5304184 | B | Cary, NC | 1 | $250 | 2024 |
| Arts Memphis 62-0693547 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $200 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 90 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bob and Susan Wilson Foundation Memphis, TN | B | $10,834,850 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202523219349109312 |
| 2024 | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Linville, NC | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202523219349109312 |
| 2024 | Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | B | $12,648 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202523219349109312 |
| 2024 | Make-a-Wish Memphis, TN | U | $2,300 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202523219349109312 |
| 2024 | Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation Chattanooga, TN | C | $2,220 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202523219349109312 |
| 2024 | Getwell Church Southaven, MS | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202523219349109312 |
| 2024 | Don't Ever Give Up Inc Cary, NC | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202523219349109312 |
| 2023 | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Linville, NC | B | $300,000 | paid | FULFILLING PROMISES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | B | $250,000 | paid | ROBERT & SUSAN WILSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego, CA | B | $12,000 | paid | HALL OF FAME | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Veterans Airlift Command St Louis Park, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Mullins Umc Memphis, TN | U | $10,000 | paid | MUSIC FUND | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Sevierville, TN | C | $2,700 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Make-a-Wish Memphis, TN | U | $2,300 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation Chattanooga, TN | C | $2,220 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | American Heart Association Memphis, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Parroquia Sagrada Familia Barcelona | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Grandfather Community Foundation Linville, NC | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Church Health Center Memphis, TN | D | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Chapel by the Lake Juneau, AK | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Linville, NC | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Lagrange Cemetery Association Lagrange, WY | U | $500 | paid | MEMORIAL | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Second Presbyterian Church Memphis, TN | B | $500 | paid | MEMORIAL | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | World Cataract Foundation Memphis, TN | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2023 | Arts Memphis Memphis, TN | B | $200 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202443209349105259 |
| 2022 | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Linville, NC | B | $300,000 | paid | FULFILLING PROMISES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Humane Society of Memphis Memphis, TN | D | $23,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Mullins Umc Memphis, TN | U | $22,000 | paid | MUISC FUND | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | B | $20,000 | paid | ROBERT & SUSAN WILSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Veterans Airlift Command St Louis Park, MN | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Memphis Theological Seminary Memphis, TN | D | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | B | $12,110 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Christian Brothers Univeristy Memphis, TN | C | $11,000 | paid | COOPER WILSON BUILDING FUND | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Ave Maria Foundation Bartlett, TN | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Calvary Rescue Mission Memphis, TN | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Fellowship of Christian Athletes Collierville, TN | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Fayette County Animal Resuce Rossville, TN | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Aopa Foundation Frederick, MD | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego, CA | B | $9,640 | paid | HALL OF FAME | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Honolulu, HI | B | $8,000 | paid | 2 PURPLE HEART TABLES | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | KARI & KELSEY'S FUND ENDOWMENT | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Sevierville, TN | C | $2,700 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Make-a-Wish Memphis, TN | U | $2,600 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Pinecrest Conference and Retreat Center Lagrange, TN | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation Chattanooga, TN | C | $2,300 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge Greensboro, NC | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Cooperative Community Ministries Thomasville, NC | U | $1,000 | paid | FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | American Heart Association Memphis, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Alzheimer Association Memphis, TN | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2022 | Forever Young Veterans Collierville, TN | D | $314 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202313179349104061 |
| 2020 | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Linville, NC | B | $300,000 | paid | FULFILLING PROMISES CAMPAIGN | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | B | $150,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Honolulu, HI | B | $27,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | University of Memphis Foundation Football Memphis, TN | D | $25,000 | paid | FOOTBALL PROGRAM | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | BASKETBALL PROGRAM | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Jonas Ridge Umc Newland, NC | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Mullins Umc Memphis, TN | U | $25,000 | paid | MUSIC PROGRAM, MEMORIAL & GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Aopa Foundation Frederick, MD | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Veterans Airlift Command St Louis Park, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Memphis Theological Seminary Memphis, TN | D | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Fellowship of Christian Atheletes Collierville, TN | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Altamont United Methodist Church Newland, NC | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego, CA | B | $7,000 | paid | HALL OF FAME | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation Maitland, FL | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | St Jude Memphis, TN | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Make a Wish Mid South Wac Team Memphis, TN | U | $3,400 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Sevierville, TN | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation Chattanooga, TN | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Make-a-Wish Nick Vergos Wish Fund Memphis, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Chickasaw Council Memphis, TN | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Church Health Center Memphis, TN | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Ave Maria Foundation Bartlett, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Chymia Shrine Temple Memorial Memphis, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Penland School of Crafts Bakersville, NC | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Calvary Rescue Mission Memphis, TN | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Lees-Mcrae College Banner Elk, NC | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Humane Society of Memphis Memphis, TN | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | TIME TO SHINE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | American Heart Association Memphis, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Greater Piedmont Banquet Greensboro, NC | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
| 2020 | Grandfather Community Foundation Linville, NC | B | $100 | paid | GENERAL - OPERATING | 202113139349100721 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202523219349109312 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202443209349105259 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202313179349104061 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202113139349100721 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/200798711.json.
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