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The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

Memphis, TN EIN 626046687 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation was created in 1960 as a vehicle to make positive investments into the city of Memphis.

Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1961

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 626046687. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation is located in Memphis, TN, United States.

Based on official tax filings, The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation has $8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation was created in 1960 as a vehicle to make positive investments into the city of Memphis. The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in United States.

Among social services charities registered in United States: The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 626046687, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

TA
Tate S Wilson
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Elizabeth W••••• M••••
Officer
TA
Tate S W•••••
Executive Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2024
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$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation This page 69 $7.7 million -
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County 89 $2.4 million -
Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation Incorporated 89 $1.5 million -
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Kansas 89 $3.2 million -
Alianza Norco 89 $1.0 million -
Casa of Jackson County Inc 89 $1.3 million -
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Collective Heritage Institute 89 $5.3 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

What is The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation?
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation is a social services private non-operating foundation based in Memphis, United States. The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation was created in 1960 as a vehicle to make positive investments into the city of Memphis.
Who leads The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation?
Tate S Wilson serves as Executive Director.
Where is The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation located?
Headquartered in Memphis, United States.
What is The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation trustworthy?
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 626046687.
What is The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's website?
http://www.kwff.org