Jack A Wilson Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-7222547

Foundation Overview

Based in Salina, KS, Jack A Wilson Charitable Trust has awarded 150 grants totaling $5,759,172 to organizations in Kansas and Tennessee. Individual grants range from $3,000 to $144,600, with a median award of $30,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,759,172
Total Assets
$13,756,188
Median Grant (all grants)
$30,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$27,279
% Median Grant Growth
+36% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%

10 of 36 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Kansas

94% of all grants are concentrated in Kansas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Salina (82%), Wichita (6%), Bunker Hill (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+7%

Stable funding levels with 7% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Jack A Wilson Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Greater Salina Community Foundation (Salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $24,558 Salina, KS, US Computer Equipment And Employee Wellness Program 2024
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (Kpts Channel 8) $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Partially Fund Steam Power 2024
Salina Area United Way Inc $75,000 Salina, KS, US Fund Sauw Partners For The 2022-2023 Campaign 2024
Salina Community Theatre Association $61,274 Salina, KS, US Upgrade Sound System 2024
Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank Inc $5,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2024
Salina Presbyterian Manor $50,000 Salina, KS, US Furnishing Healthcare Diner 2024
Salina Regional Health Center (Tammy Walker Cancer Center) $8,000 Salina, KS, US Monitors Purchase 2024
Salina Regional Health Foundation $40,000 Salina, KS, US Nursing Student Scholarship 2024
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2024
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Fund Research To Find Better Treatments & Cures For Patients With Neuroblastoma 2024
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $70,000 Salina, KS, US Regular Operatins & To Support The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2024
The Salvation Army (Salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Emergency Assistance & Pathway Of Hope Programs 2024
Kansas Wesleyan University $50,000 Salina, KS, US Remodel For Criminal Justice Majors 2024
Prairieland Market $50,000 Salina, KS, US Preserving Legacies Enriching Lives Campaign 2024
Salina Baseball Enterprises $100,000 Salina, KS, US Renovations Of Wilbur Baseball Stadium 2024
Salina Animal Services $3,000 Salina, KS, US Help Cover Operating Expenses 2024
Salina Crossroads Marathon $5,000 Salina, KS, US Gold Level Sponsorship 2024
Salina Masonic Temple $5,000 Salina, KS, US Honor Of Darrell Wilson 2024
Greater Salina Community Foundation (Salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $24,558 Salina, KS, US Computer Equipment And Employee Wellness Program 2024
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (Kpts Channel 8) $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Partially Fund Steam Power 2024
Salina Area United Way Inc $75,000 Salina, KS, US Fund Sauw Partners For The 2022-2023 Campaign 2024
Salina Community Theatre Association $61,274 Salina, KS, US Upgrade Sound System 2024
Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank Inc $5,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2024
Salina Presbyterian Manor $50,000 Salina, KS, US Furnishing Healthcare Diner 2024
Salina Regional Health Center (Tammy Walker Cancer Center) $8,000 Salina, KS, US Monitors Purchase 2024
Salina Regional Health Foundation $40,000 Salina, KS, US Nursing Student Scholarship 2024
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2024
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Fund Research To Find Better Treatments & Cures For Patients With Neuroblastoma 2024
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $70,000 Salina, KS, US Regular Operatins & To Support The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2024
The Salvation Army (Salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Emergency Assistance & Pathway Of Hope Programs 2024
Kansas Wesleyan University $50,000 Salina, KS, US Remodel For Criminal Justice Majors 2024
Prairieland Market $50,000 Salina, KS, US Preserving Legacies Enriching Lives Campaign 2024
Salina Baseball Enterprises $100,000 Salina, KS, US Renovations Of Wilbur Baseball Stadium 2024
Salina Animal Services $3,000 Salina, KS, US Help Cover Operating Expenses 2024
Salina Crossroads Marathon $5,000 Salina, KS, US Gold Level Sponsorship 2024
Salina Masonic Temple $5,000 Salina, KS, US Honor Of Darrell Wilson 2024
Greater Salina Community Foundation (Salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $10,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Of A Lenco Bearcat G3 Armored Tactical Vehicle 2023
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (Kpts Channel 8) $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Partially Fund Steam Power 2023
Rolling Hills Zoo $100,000 Salina, KS, US Lead Gift To Purchase & Install Solar Modules 2023
Salina Area United Way Inc $40,000 Salina, KS, US Fund Sauw Partners For The 2022-2023 Campaign 2023
Salina Community Theatre Association $46,662 Salina, KS, US Upgrade Sound System 2023
Salina Educational Automotive Museum Of America Inc $100,000 Salina, KS, US Construction Of Museum 2023
Salina Presbyterian Manor $20,000 Salina, KS, US Furnishing Healthcare Diner 2023
Salina Regional Health Center (Tammy Walker Cancer Center) $3,000 Salina, KS, US Monitors Purchase 2023
Salina Regional Health Foundation $20,000 Salina, KS, US One Nursing Student Scholarship 2023
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Fund Research To Find Better Treatments & Cures For Patients With Neuroblastoma 2023
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $50,000 Salina, KS, US Regular Operatins & To Support The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2023
The Salvation Army (Salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Emergency Assistance & Pathway Of Hope Programs 2023
Sunflower Adult Day Services Incorporated $5,000 Salina, KS, US Sunflower Shares Scholarship Fund 2023
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of Salina $5,000 Salina, KS, US Operating Expenses 2023
Kansas Wesleyan University $100,000 Salina, KS, US Remodel For Criminal Justice Majors 2023
Lindsborg American Legion Post #140 $17,952 Lindsborg, KS, US Constructed Storage Shed 2023
Sisters Of St Joseph $24,000 Concordia, KS, US Replace Walk In Freezer 2023
Greater Salina Community Foundation (Salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $10,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Of A Lenco Bearcat G3 Armored Tactical Vehicle 2023
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (Kpts Channel 8) $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Partially Fund Steam Power 2023
Rolling Hills Zoo $100,000 Salina, KS, US Lead Gift To Purchase & Install Solar Modules 2023
Salina Area United Way Inc $40,000 Salina, KS, US Fund Sauw Partners For The 2022-2023 Campaign 2023
Salina Community Theatre Association $46,662 Salina, KS, US Upgrade Sound System 2023
Salina Educational Automotive Museum Of America Inc $100,000 Salina, KS, US Construction Of Museum 2023
Salina Presbyterian Manor $20,000 Salina, KS, US Furnishing Healthcare Diner 2023
Salina Regional Health Center (Tammy Walker Cancer Center) $3,000 Salina, KS, US Monitors Purchase 2023
Salina Regional Health Foundation $20,000 Salina, KS, US One Nursing Student Scholarship 2023
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Fund Research To Find Better Treatments & Cures For Patients With Neuroblastoma 2023
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $50,000 Salina, KS, US Regular Operatins & To Support The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2023
The Salvation Army (Salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Emergency Assistance & Pathway Of Hope Programs 2023
Sunflower Adult Day Services Incorporated $5,000 Salina, KS, US Sunflower Shares Scholarship Fund 2023
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of Salina $5,000 Salina, KS, US Operating Expenses 2023
Kansas Wesleyan University $100,000 Salina, KS, US Remodel For Criminal Justice Majors 2023
Lindsborg American Legion Post #140 $17,952 Lindsborg, KS, US Constructed Storage Shed 2023
Sisters Of St Joseph $24,000 Concordia, KS, US Replace Walk In Freezer 2023
American Legion Post 140 $20,000 Lindsborg, KS, US Purchase And Install Audio Visual Equipment & Patriotic Decorations, Replace Exterior Door 2022
Friends Of The River Foundation $100,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2022
Greater Salina Community Foundation (salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $100,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Of A Lenco Bearcat G3 Armored Tactical Vehicle 2022
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (kpts Channel 8) $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Partially Fund Steam Power 2022
Rolling Hills Zoo $100,000 Salina, KS, US Lead Gift To Purchase & Install Solar Modules 2022
Salina Area United Way Inc $30,000 Salina, KS, US Fund Sauw Partners For The 2022-2023 Campaign 2022
Salina Community Theatre Association $60,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Etc Lonestar Performance Lighting Instruments For The Sunflower Theatre 2022
Salina Presbyterian Manor $30,000 Salina, KS, US Update Resident Spaces In Assisted Living & Healthcare Neighborhoods 2022
Salina Regional Health Center (tammy Walker Cancer Center) $55,000 Salina, KS, US Update The Conference Room Audio Visual System 2022
Salina Regional Health Foundation $40,000 Salina, KS, US One Nursing Student Scholarship, One Medical Student Scholarship 2022
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Fund Research To Find Better Treatments & Cures For Patients With Neuroblastoma 2022
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $60,000 Salina, KS, US Regular Operatins & To Support The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2022
The Salvation Army (salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Emergency Assistance & Pathway Of Hope Programs 2022
Sunflower Adult Day Services Incorporated $13,500 Salina, KS, US Purchase Supplies For The Creative Arts Program, Fund The Budget Deficit In Food Costs For Attendee Meals 2022
North Salina Community Development $5,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase And Assembly Of The Dana Adams Memorial Park Bench; Dana Adams Memorial 2022
American Legion Post 140 $20,000 Lindsborg, KS, US Purchase And Install Audio Visual Equipment & Patriotic Decorations, Replace Exterior Door 2022
Friends Of The River Foundation $100,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2022
Greater Salina Community Foundation (Salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $100,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Of A Lenco Bearcat G3 Armored Tactical Vehicle 2022
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (Kpts Channel 8) $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Partially Fund Steam Power 2022
Rolling Hills Zoo $100,000 Salina, KS, US Lead Gift To Purchase & Install Solar Modules 2022
Salina Area United Way Inc $30,000 Salina, KS, US Fund Sauw Partners For The 2022-2023 Campaign 2022
Salina Community Theatre Association $60,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Etc Lonestar Performance Lighting Instruments For The Sunflower Theatre 2022
Salina Presbyterian Manor $30,000 Salina, KS, US Update Resident Spaces In Assisted Living & Healthcare Neighborhoods 2022
Salina Regional Health Center (Tammy Walker Cancer Center) $55,000 Salina, KS, US Update The Conference Room Audio Visual System 2022
Salina Regional Health Foundation $40,000 Salina, KS, US One Nursing Student Scholarship, One Medical Student Scholarship 2022
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Fund Research To Find Better Treatments & Cures For Patients With Neuroblastoma 2022
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $60,000 Salina, KS, US Regular Operatins & To Support The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2022
The Salvation Army (Salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Emergency Assistance & Pathway Of Hope Programs 2022
Sunflower Adult Day Services Incorporated $13,500 Salina, KS, US Purchase Supplies For The Creative Arts Program, Fund The Budget Deficit In Food Costs For Attendee Meals 2022
North Salina Community Development $5,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase And Assembly Of The Dana Adams Memorial Park Bench; Dana Adams Memorial 2022
American Legion Post 140 $20,000 Lindsborg, KS, US Purchase And Install Audio Visual Equipment & Patriotic Decorations, Replace Exterior Door 2022
Friends Of The River Foundation $100,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2022
Greater Salina Community Foundation (Salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $100,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Of A Lenco Bearcat G3 Armored Tactical Vehicle 2022
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (Kpts Channel 8) $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Partially Fund Steam Power 2022
Rolling Hills Zoo $100,000 Salina, KS, US Lead Gift To Purchase & Install Solar Modules 2022
Salina Area United Way Inc $30,000 Salina, KS, US Fund Sauw Partners For The 2022-2023 Campaign 2022
Salina Community Theatre Association $60,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase Etc Lonestar Performance Lighting Instruments For The Sunflower Theatre 2022
Salina Presbyterian Manor $30,000 Salina, KS, US Update Resident Spaces In Assisted Living & Healthcare Neighborhoods 2022
Salina Regional Health Center (Tammy Walker Cancer Center) $55,000 Salina, KS, US Update The Conference Room Audio Visual System 2022
Salina Regional Health Foundation $40,000 Salina, KS, US One Nursing Student Scholarship, One Medical Student Scholarship 2022
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Fund Research To Find Better Treatments & Cures For Patients With Neuroblastoma 2022
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $60,000 Salina, KS, US Regular Operatins & To Support The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2022
The Salvation Army (Salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Emergency Assistance & Pathway Of Hope Programs 2022
Sunflower Adult Day Services Incorporated $13,500 Salina, KS, US Purchase Supplies For The Creative Arts Program, Fund The Budget Deficit In Food Costs For Attendee Meals 2022
North Salina Community Development $5,000 Salina, KS, US Purchase And Assembly Of The Dana Adams Memorial Park Bench; Dana Adams Memorial 2022
American Legion Post 140 $21,975 Lindsborg, KS, US General Fund 2021
Friends Of The River Foundation $100,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2021
Greater Salina Community Foundation (salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $75,000 Salina, KS, US General Fund 2021
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (kpts Channel 8) $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Equipment For New Facilty 2021
Rolling Hills Zoo $105,000 Salina, KS, US Exhibit Sponsorships; Lion Habitat Expansion/pride Of The Prairie, Axis Deer/middle East Diorama 2021
Salina Area United Way Inc $40,000 Salina, KS, US Operating Budget, Make A Difference And Community Impact Grants 2021
Salina Community Theatre Association $72,187 Salina, KS, US New Marquee 2021
Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank Inc $7,518 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2021
Salina Presbyterian Manor $13,000 Salina, KS, US General Fund 2021
Salina Regional Health Center (tammy Walker Cancer Center) $35,000 Salina, KS, US Equipment Fund For Eight New Waiting Room Chairs, Eight Iv Poles And One Vital Signs Machine 2021
Salina Regional Health Foundation $40,000 Salina, KS, US Infant-child Adaptive Equipment, Morrison House, New Elevator For Salina Education Center And Scholarship Fund 2021
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $15,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US General Fund To Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2021
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund To Help Families Receiving Treatment And To Help Construct Advanced Research Center 2021
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $72,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support & Establishment Of The Mike Finnigan School Of Music 2021
The Salvation Army (salina Ks Corps) $30,000 Salina, KS, US Kettle Campaign 2021
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc (kpts Channel 8) $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Equipment For New Facilty 2020
Salina Area United Way Inc $62,000 Salina, KS, US Operating Budget, Make A Difference And Community Impact Grants 2020
Salina Regional Health Foundation $144,600 Salina, KS, US Infant-child Adaptive Equipment, Morrison House, New Elevator For Salina Education Center And Scholarship Fund 2020
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp $20,000 Bunker Hill, KS, US General Fund To Help Broadcast Children's Educational Television Programs 2020
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $20,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund To Help Families Receiving Treatment And To Help Construct Advanced Research Center 2020
Salina Regional Health Center (tammy Walker Cancer Center) $6,000 Salina, KS, US Equipment Fund For Eight New Waiting Room Chairs, Eight Iv Poles And One Vital Signs Machine 2020
The Salvation Army (salina Ks Corps) $10,000 Salina, KS, US Kettle Campaign 2020
Greater Salina Community Foundation (salina Police Dept Excellence Fund) $51,500 Salina, KS, US Fund Picnic Shelter, Training Mats, Utility Trailer, Utv And Officer Down Program 2020
P I N Inc (people In Need) $5,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2020
Friends Of The Salina Animal Shelter $6,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2020
Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank Inc $5,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2020
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation $60,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2020
Salina Community Theatre Association $60,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2020
Salina Educational Automotive Museum Of America Inc $100,000 Salina, KS, US Construction Of Museum 2020
Friends Of The River Foundation $10,000 Salina, KS, US Operational Support 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 38-7222547
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 133 Salina, KS 67402-0133

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Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.