Edward M Wilson Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 31-0976337. Reported 252 grants totalling $6,850,600 to 112 recipients across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Edward M Wilson Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $10,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,000 and $20,000; the smallest was $2,500 and the largest $1,808,100. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,808,100 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $390,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Auburn Automotive Heritage Inc | Auburn, IN | $300,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Trine University Inc | Angola, IN | $270,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $250,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | $190,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | $172,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Bridge of Grace Inc | Fot Wayne, IN | $135,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $125,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $115,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $110,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $105,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | $105,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | $100,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Erins House for Grieving Children | Fort Wayne, IN | $85,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $85,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society Inc History Center | Fort Wayne, IN | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| C2G Music Hall Corporation | Fort Wayne, IN | $75,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Embassy Theatre Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Turnstone Center for Children and Adults With Disabilities | Fort Wayne, IN | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity | Fort Wayne, IN | $70,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $63,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts of America | Fort Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana | Forth Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Redemption House Ministry Inc | Ft Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Scan Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | Fort Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Crossroad Child & Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Society of St Vincent | Fort Wayne, IN | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Northeast Indiana Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Park Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Specialty Tutoring | Ft Wayne, IN | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Harlan Christian Youth Center Inc | Harlan, IN | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana | Fort Wayne, IN | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Literacy Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| University of Saint Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Children's Hope Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Early Childhood Alliance Inc | Ft Wayne, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Humane Fortwayne (acspca) | Fort Wayne, IN | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | Fort Wayne, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Lc Nature Park | Roanoke, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| League for the Blind & Disabled Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| YWCA Northeast Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Public Television Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Audiences Unlimited Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $22,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Foundation for Art and Music in Elementary Education | Fort Wayne, IN | $22,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Unity Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $22,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| American National Red Cross | Fort Wayne, IN | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Headwaters Junction Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Neighborlink Fort Wayne Foundati | Fort Wayne, IN | $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Schools Care Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Science Central Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Hearcare Connection Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $18,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Martin Luther King School Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $18,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Super Shot Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $18,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | $18,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Center for Nonviolence Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Courageous Healing Inc | Roanoake, IN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| East Wayne Street Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Euell a Wilson Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Civic Theatre | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Dance Collective Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Harold W Mcmillen Center for Hea | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Healthier Moms and Babies Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Soulmedic Media Group Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Arc of Northeast Indiana | Ft Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries | Ft Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Vincent Village Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Women's Care Center of Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Christian Community Health Care | Gabrill, IN | $14,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $14,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc Dba Fort Wayne Center for Learning | Fort Wayne, IN | $13,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Southeast Youth Council Inc | Monroeville, IN | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hope Alive Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $10,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Amani Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center for Handicapped & Blind | Fort Wayne, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Biblical Life Recovery Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| East Allen Family Resource Cente | Fort Wayne, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Headwaters Park Alliance Inc | Fortwayne, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Power House Alliance Inc | New Haven, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Believe in a Dream | Fort Wayne, IN | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Crosswinds Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League | Fort Wayne, IN | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Harold W Mcmillen Center for Health Education | Fort Wayne, IN | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Fort Wayne, IN | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Young Leaders of Ne Indiana Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Choir Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Arch Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Childrens Autism Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Circles of Allen County | Iola, KS | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| East Allen Family Resource Center | New Haven, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Inc | Hoffman Est, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Homeboubnd Meals Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Inc Family Amani Family Service | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mental Health America in Northeast | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Out of a Jam Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Positive Resource Connection | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Score Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
82 of 112 (73%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 81%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is unusually consistent. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Crossroad Child & Family Services
NEW RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE - Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM AND JA - Fort Wayne Public Television Inc
CAPACITY BUILDING PAYMENT - Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society Inc History Center
K-12 ADMISSION FREE PROGRAM - Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity
AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP - Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana Inc
HUNGER RELIEF INITIATIVES
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 169 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | $1,829,000 | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 83 | $1,604,500 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 89 | $1,609,000 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,808,100 | $1,808,100 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
73% of its giving went to organizations in Indiana. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $10,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Indiana.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Edward M Wilson Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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