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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-2952010

The Wilson Sexton Foundation

A private foundation in Prosper, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 134 grants and $371,075 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $371,075

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $3,889,701
  • Tax year 2023

    $509,125

    Grants listed
    163
    Assets, end of year
    $3,808,332
  • Tax year 2022

    $602,720

    Grants listed
    119
    Assets, end of year
    $3,094,417
  • Tax year 2021

    $415,050

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $3,310,900
  • Tax year 2020

    $336,325

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $3,049,607
  • Tax year 2019

    $301,150

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $2,862,373

Grants paid in 2024

134 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Las PatronasLa Jolla, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $50,000
  2. UCSD Shiley Eyemobile for ChildrenLa Jolla, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $40,000
  3. Scripps Health FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $21,000
  4. Youth Tennis San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $19,000
  5. Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, OR

    General operations to support mission

    $16,100
  6. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $15,000
  7. San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $10,000
  8. Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $5,500
  9. Support the Enlisted ProjectSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $5,000
  10. The Evans School FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $5,000
  11. The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $5,000
  12. UCSD Student Run Free ClinicLa Jolla, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $5,000
  13. Urban Corps of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $5,000
  14. Washington Park United Methodist PreschoolDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $5,000
  15. Armed Services YMCA San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $4,000
  16. Folds of Honor FoundationPlano, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $4,000
  17. Greenway FoundationDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $4,000
  18. LJ Steam FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $4,000
  19. Olive Branch MinistriesBrighton, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $4,000
  20. ProsaludHouston, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $4,000
  21. Scta FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $4,000
  22. Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $3,500
  23. Alzheimer Disease ResearchWellesley Hills, MA

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  24. Birch AquariumLa Jolla, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  25. Mercy ShipsLindale, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  26. Miracle MessagesSan Francisco, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  27. Nepal Orphans HomeDavidson, NC

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  28. Semper K9 Assistance DogsQuantico, VA

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  29. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  30. The National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LA

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  31. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $3,000
  32. Denver Art SocietyDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $2,500
  33. Rocky Mountain Diaper DepotCentennial, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $2,500
  34. American Battlefield TrustWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  35. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  36. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  37. Aspen Art MuseumAspen, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  38. Aspen Historical SocietyAspen, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  39. Boys and Girls Club of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  40. Brain & Behavior Research FoundationNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  41. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  42. Food Bank of the RockiesLakewood, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  43. Heifer ProjectLittle Rock, AR

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  44. Northlake Mandeville Rotary FoundationMandeville, LA

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  45. Parkinson's Research FoundationSarasota, FL

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  46. Prosper Historical SocietyProsper, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  47. Rock Creek ChurchProsper, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  48. San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  49. San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  50. Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MO

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  51. Wwi MuseumKansas City, MO

    General operations to support mission

    $2,000
  52. Habitat for Humanity Collin CountyMcKinney, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $1,600
  53. Finca InternationalWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $1,500
  54. Habitat for Humanity Basalt CoGlenwood Springs, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,500
  55. Lifesavers Wild Horse RescueCaliente, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,500
  56. Lift-UpDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,500
  57. Colorado Coalition for the HomelessDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,250
  58. Haven of HopeDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,250
  59. The Tryall FundWhite Plains, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $1,250
  60. White House Historical AssociationWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $1,200
  61. American Lung AssociationChicago, IL

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  62. AmvetsWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  63. Angels' PlaceMetairie, LA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  64. Art District of Santa FeDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  65. Baby Rhino RescueTopanga, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  66. Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  67. Casa at Collin CountyMcKinney, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  68. Challenge AspenSnowmass VLG, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  69. Coalition to Salute America's HeroesWilliamsburg, VA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  70. Free Flight Bird SanctuaryDel Mar, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  71. Friends of the Aspen Animal ShelterAspen, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  72. Guide Dog Foundation for the BlindSmithtown, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  73. Head Start of Greator DallasDallas, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  74. Huts for VetsBasalt, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  75. Independence Pass FoundationAspen, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  76. Kids Wish NetworkPalm Harbor, FL

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  77. Macular Degeneration AssociationSarasota, FL

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  78. Museum of the American RailroadFrisco, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  79. National D-Day Memorial FoundationBedford, VA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  80. Operation KindnessCarrollton, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  81. Operation SmileVirginia BCH, VA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  82. Rady Children's Hospital FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  83. Salvation Army Southern California DivisionCarson, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  84. Shining Stars FoundationWinter Park, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  85. St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  86. Tenth Mountain Endowment FundAspen, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  87. The Eisenhower FoundationAbilene, KS

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  88. The National Vietnam War MuseumWeatherford, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  89. Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  90. US Olympic and Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  91. Ulman Cancer FundBaltimore, MD

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  92. USOWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  93. World War I Centennial CommissionWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  94. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  95. YMCA Kids to CampSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $1,000
  96. Admiral Nimitz FoundationFredericksbrg, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  97. American Action Fund for Blind Children and AdultsBaltimore, MD

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  98. American Air Museum in BritainWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  99. Bethlehem PlaceProsper, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  100. Black Mountain Home for ChildrenBlack MTN, NC

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  101. Boys TownBoys Town, NE

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  102. Castleton Ranch Horse RescueValley Center, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  103. CornerstoneProsper, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  104. Covenant HouseTopeka, KS

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  105. Denison ForumDallas, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  106. Front Range Equine RescueGreat Falls, VA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  107. General Patton Memorial MuseumChiriaco Summit, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  108. Homes for VeteransHarrington PK, NJ

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  109. Irondog K9 InternationalMcDonough, GA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  110. Mutts with A MissionVirginia BCH, VA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  111. Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  112. Operation Finally HomeDallas, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  113. Paws for Purple HeartsCanyonville, OR

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  114. Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueMiles, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  115. Project K-9 HeroWhitwell, TN

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  116. Samaritan InnMcKinney, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  117. San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  118. Save A Pet Animal RescuePort Jeff Sta, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  119. Shiloh PlaceMcKinney, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  120. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal InternationalNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  121. Stone Soup Inc DBA StigmaDenver, CO

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  122. Streetside ShowersMcKinney, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  123. The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island FoundationNew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  124. Turning Pointe Donkey RescueDansville, MI

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  125. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  126. Uss Midway MuseumSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  127. World War II Veteran's CommitteeArlington, VA

    General operations to support mission

    $500
  128. Children's Hunger Relief FundSanta Rosa, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $300
  129. Coast Guard FoundationStonington, CT

    General operations to support mission

    $300
  130. National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC

    General operations to support mission

    $300
  131. Mara Elephant ProjectCarmel, IN

    General operations to support mission

    $200
  132. One Heart McKinneyMcKinney, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $200
  133. Emmanuel LaborMcKinney, TX

    General operations to support mission

    $100
  134. KPBSSan Diego, CA

    General operations to support mission

    $25

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $23,00015% of the total
  2. Religion2 grants $20,10013% of the total
  3. Arts and culture14 grants $20,00013% of the total
  4. Human services12 grants $16,10011% of the total
  5. Animals9 grants $15,50010% of the total
  6. Health4 grants $9,0006% of the total
  7. 15 other causes26 grants $46,15031% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California33 grants $215,825
  2. Colorado20 grants $36,000
  3. Texas22 grants $26,400
  4. New York13 grants $20,750
  5. Oregon1 grant $16,100
  6. District of Columbia12 grants $15,000
  7. Louisiana3 grants $6,000
  8. Virginia5 grants $6,000
  9. Florida4 grants $4,500
  10. Missouri2 grants $4,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • W B Sexton JrDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Susan Sexton HornDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jean T Johnson SextonDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Susan StoneDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jean E McGowanDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $8,000
  • Michael Logan WrayDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Richard Logan WrayDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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