no specified programmatic focuscross-sector/generalist support
About Healthcare Foundation of Wilson
Healthcare Foundation of Wilson’s recent grantmaking is anchored by a large general-support award to Foundation YMCA in Wilson, paired with sizable operating support for Wilson Youth United Inc, Barton College, Wilson County Schools, and Wilson County Health Department. That pattern points to a local funder backing institutions that shape health, education, and community services across Wilson County. The foundation’s stated purpose is to invest in collaborative efforts that influence and measurably improve the health and wellness of the greater Wilson community.
Its focus areas cover access to healthcare, active living and healthy eating, alcohol and substance misuse, and behavioral and mental health. Recent grants also show support for the county’s public systems and nonprofit infrastructure, including Wilson County Department of Social Services, Wilson County Interfaith Services Inc, Wilson County EMS, and Wilson County Senior Center. Scholarship programs and workforce-related support extend the foundation’s reach into healthcare career pathways, especially for students preparing for college or training in North Carolina. The foundation also makes program-related investments.
What Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Funds
A clear theme is health access and community wellness. Wilson County Health Department received general support in 2025 and 2023, while Wilson County EMS - Community Paramedic Program also appears in the recent grants list. Those awards align with the foundation’s focus on access to healthcare and community health delivery.
A second area is youth and education. Wilson Youth United Inc received multiple general-support grants, and Barton College also appears as a large grantee. The foundation’s scholarship programs reinforce that pattern, including healthcare workforce support for students pursuing health-related majors or credentials.
Behavioral health and substance misuse are visible too. Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition and Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition both received general support, showing repeated attention to that part of the foundation’s focus area set. The presence of Wilson County Schools and Wilson Community College suggests a broad community strategy that includes education partners.
How Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$6M
Total Assets
$203.7M
Total Revenue
$18.8M
Total Expenses
$2.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $25K and $191K, with a median of $38K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$38K
75th Percentile
$191K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
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Headquarters
Leadership
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Typical grant size falls at $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $37,500 at the median, and $190,602 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same recipients across 2023 and 2025, including Wilson County Health Department, Wilson County Schools, Wilson Youth United Inc, Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition, and Wilson Police Department Police Athletics Activities League Inc. That indicates ongoing relationships rather than one-off grants. The foundation gives flexible support as well as scholarships and program-specific awards. Active programs include unsolicited opportunities such as Strategic Grants and CAREs Flexible Funding, alongside scholarship and capacity-building programs.
Where Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Makes Grants
Giving is highly local. Every grant in the recipient country distribution goes to the United States, and 100% of grants in the recent list go to recipients in North Carolina. Wilson, NC is the dominant recipient city, appearing across the major awards and most smaller grants. One out-of-area recipient in the recent list is Love a Sea Turtle in Winterville, NC, but the overall pattern remains centered on Wilson and the greater Wilson community. Program geography also extends to Wilson County and, in some cases, North Carolina more broadly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Foundation of Wilson
What kinds of organizations does Healthcare Foundation of Wilson support?
The foundation supports organizations working on access to healthcare, active living and healthy eating, alcohol and substance misuse, and behavioral and mental health. Its recent grants also include schools, a community college, social services, and nonprofit capacity-building efforts, showing a broad community-health orientation.
Does Healthcare Foundation of Wilson fund the same organizations more than once?
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Wilson County Health Department, Wilson County Schools, Wilson Youth United Inc, Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition, and Wilson Police Department Police Athletics Activities League Inc. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than only one-time awards.
What is the typical grant size?
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $37,500 at the median, and $190,602 at the 75th percentile. Its active CAREs Flexible Funding program is listed at $0–$5,000, while Responsive Grants are listed at $15,000–$150,000.
Are there scholarship or workforce programs?
Yes. Active programs include HFW Healthcare Career Scholarship Program, High School - Healthcare Workforce Scholarship, College - Healthcare Workforce Scholarship, and Interns for Impact. These programs focus on healthcare career pathways, workforce development, and capacity building in the Wilson community.
Can organizations submit unsolicited applications?
Yes, for several active programs. Strategic Grants accepts unsolicited applications, as does CAREs Flexible Funding, the NC Center for Nonprofits Membership Scholarship, the Nonprofit Technical Assistance & Mentoring Scholarship, Interns for Impact, and the healthcare workforce scholarship programs listed on the foundation’s site.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Healthcare Foundation of Wilson that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 16 days (Oct 13, 2026)Award: Up to $15K
Healthcare Foundation of Wilson CAREs Flexible Funding
Access to HealthcareActive Living / Healthy EatingAlcohol / Substance Misuse+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Wilson, NC. Applicants must provide IRS determination documentation and file a 990 or 990-N annually. Prior HFW-funded organizations receive preference, but new organizations may apply. Government entities and schools are not eligible. The organization’s mission or vision must align with at least one HFW focus area.
Deadline: 2026 cycles listed: March 3–25; June 16–July 7; September 22–October 13; and December 8, 2026–January 5, 2027.
Who can apply: Open to nonprofits seeking support for technical assistance and mentoring; specific eligibility details were not provided in the scraped content.
Open nowCloses in 16 days (Oct 13, 2026)Award: $0 – $15K
CAREs Flexible Funding
Access to HealthcareActive Living / Healthy EatingAlcohol / Substance Misuse+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Wilson, NC. Applicants must provide IRS determination documentation and annual Form 990 or 990-N filings. Previously funded organizations receive preference, but new organizations may apply. Government entities and schools are not eligible. The nonprofit mission or vision must align with at least one HFW focus area.
Deadline: Third cycle: applications accepted September 22-October 13, 2026; recipients informed November 2; funds issued November 2-12. Grants support the November 2, 2026-October 31, 2027 cycle.
Nonprofit capacity buildingOrganizational sustainabilityHealthcare and community well-being
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in or primarily serving Wilson County, in good standing with the IRS and North Carolina, and eligible for organizational membership with the NC Center for Nonprofits. Lower-budget organizations receive priority.
Deadline: 2027 annual window inferred from the stated annual cycle: March 23-April 10, 2027. If funding remains, applications may be accepted after May 1 until funds are depleted.
Access to HealthcareActive Living / Healthy EatingAlcohol / Substance Misuse+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government institutions, or schools in the greater Wilson community, with funds directed toward improving healthcare outcomes. HFW prioritizes innovative or evidence-based programs, youth through age 29, financial viability, sustainability, collaboration, and outcome measurement.
Access to HealthcareActive Living / Healthy EatingAlcohol / Substance Misuse+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Wilson, NC, operational for more than two years, current with annual Form 990 or 990-N filings, and able to confirm the scheduled event. The organization or event must align with at least one HFW focus area.
Deadline: November cycle: applications accepted November 2-20, 2026; grant awarded November 26, 2026. Applications are accepted every other month while the 2026 budget remains available.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
