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Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust

Salina, Kansas  ·  EIN 387222547  ·  Private foundation

Based in Salina, Kansas, Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust has awarded $2.5M across 67 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Salina Regional Health Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$580K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$11.6M
Total assets
67
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust funds

Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Salina Regional Health Foundation
INFANT-CHILD ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, MORRISON HOUSE, NEW ELEVATOR FOR SALINA EDUCATION CENTER AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Salina, KS$145K2021
Rolling Hills Zoo
LEAD GIFT TO PURCHASE & INSTALL SOLAR MODULES
Salina, KS$100K2024
Salina Educational Automotive Museum of America Inc
CONSTRUCTION OF MUSEUM
Salina, KS$100K2021
Kansas Wesleyan University
REMODEL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS
Salina, KS$100K2024
Salina Educational Automotive Museum of America Inc
CONSTRUCTION OF MUSEUM
Salina, KS$100K2024
Salina Baseball Enterprises
RENOVATIONS OF WILBUR BASEBALL STADIUM
Salina, KS$100K2025
Rolling Hills Zoo
LEAD GIFT TO PURCHASE & INSTALL SOLAR MODULES
Salina, KS$100K2023
Greater Salina Community Foundation (salina Police Dept Excellence Fund)
PURCHASE OF A LENCO BEARCAT G3 ARMORED TACTICAL VEHICLE
Salina, KS$100K2023
Friends of the River Foundation
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Salina, KS$100K2023
Salina Area United Way Inc
FUND SAUW PARTNERS FOR THE 2022-2023 CAMPAIGN
Salina, KS$75K2025
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundation
REGULAR OPERATINS & TO SUPPORT THE MIKE FINNIGAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Salina, KS$70K2025
Salina Area United Way Inc
OPERATING BUDGET, MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS
Salina, KS$62K2021
Salina Community Theatre Association
UPGRADE SOUND SYSTEM
Salina, KS$61K2025
Salina Community Theatre Association
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Salina, KS$60K2021
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundation
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Salina, KS$60K2021

Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$580K
2023$688K
2024$607K
2025$622K

How to apply for funding from Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust

Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust

Does Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust fund?
Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Salina Regional Health Foundation, Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina Educational Automotive Museum of America Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust give in grants?
Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust reported $580K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 67 grants.
Where is Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust located?
Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust is based in Salina, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 387222547.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jack a Wilson Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.