William F Vilas Trust Estate
Oregon, Wisconsin · EIN 390678406 · Private foundation
Based in Oregon, Wisconsin, William F Vilas Trust Estate has awarded $59.6M across 16 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Uw-madison. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What William F Vilas Trust Estate funds
William F Vilas Trust Estate's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uw-madison SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND PROFESSOR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES. | Madison, WI | $10.7M | 2022 |
| Uw-madison SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND PROFESSOR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES. | Madison, WI | $8.9M | 2023 |
| Uw-madison SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND PROFESSOR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES. | Madison, WI | $7.6M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from William F Vilas Trust Estate
William F Vilas Trust Estate's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about William F Vilas Trust Estate
- Does William F Vilas Trust Estate accept grant applications?
- William F Vilas Trust Estate's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does William F Vilas Trust Estate fund?
- William F Vilas Trust Estate's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Uw-madison. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does William F Vilas Trust Estate give in grants?
- William F Vilas Trust Estate reported $6.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $59.6M over 16 grants.
- Where is William F Vilas Trust Estate located?
- William F Vilas Trust Estate is based in Oregon, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 390678406.
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