2026-01-13T18:32:06-07:00 2025-05-31 990 2024-06-01 113015593 DAVID & DOVETTA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND DAVI 5166435762 115-67 237th Street Elmont NY 11003 Timothy Wilson Treasurer 5166435762 2025-08-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z David R Wilson 222 East Saratoga Street Suite 810 Baltimore MD 21212 243889 0 X wilsonfund.org X 1991 NY The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund provides scholarships awards to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement and financial need. Awards are renewable annually. 15 0 0 0 0 0 38348 237006 0 0 17610 3253 12700 0 68658 240259 36477 34600 0 0 17048 0 0 0 18297 14651 42040 68176 76640 482 163619 220832 399156 0 0 220832 399156 X The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and financial need. Scholarships are awarded annually and may be renewed for up to four years, contingent upon continued academic progress and compliance with program requirements. 0 0 34600 34600 0 During the tax year, the Fund provided renewable undergraduate scholarships to students selected under board-approved criteria. A new cohort of nine students received annual scholarship awards, and students from prior cohorts continued to receive scholarship support during the year. Total cash scholarships distributed during the tax year amounted to $34,600. Awards support undergraduate educational expenses and may continue for eligible students for up to four years. 13456 0 0 The organization maintained and enhanced its technology and program support infrastructure to administer renewable undergraduate scholarships and provide ongoing student support. Activities included website and application system maintenance, secure data management, communication tools, and program coordination resources that support scholarship administration and student engagement. 2259 0 0 The organization conducted outreach and program coordination activities to support scholarship recipients and promote scholarship opportunities. Activities included travel related to program oversight, meetings and conferences, communication with students and partners, and coordination of in-person and virtual program activities. 0 0 0 50315 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 NY X Daniel Wilson 9144944443 7103 Harlan Lane Sykesville MD 21784 Crystal Wilson Executive Director 35 0 X 6000 0 0 David R Wilson Chair 5 0 X 0 0 0 Jean Ann Barnes Vice Chair 10 0 X 0 0 0 Bernard R Wilson Finance Chair 10 0 X 0 0 0 Timothy M Wilson Treasurer 15 0 X 0 0 0 Charles E Wilson Secretary 15 0 X 0 0 0 Tanya L Thomas Governance Committee Chair 12 X 0 0 0 Seleste Burns Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Freddie L Wilson Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Alexander Wright Board Member 12 0 X 0 0 0 Katelyn Jackman Board Member 15 0 X 0 0 0 Julian Woods Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Michael Wilson Board Member 10 0 X 0 0 0 Daniel Wilson Board Member 20 0 X 0 0 0 Juan Delagarza Board Member 20 0 X 0 0 0 Nolan McDowell-Lesesne Board Member 7 0 X 0 0 0 6000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 237006 0 237006 0 0 0 0 0 3253 3253 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3630 0 3630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 240259 3253 0 0 X 0 0 34600 34600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11673 8673 3000 0 2915 0 0 2915 459 0 459 0 4580 3515 1065 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124 124 0 0 0 0 0 0 2385 2135 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2909 0 2909 0 Fundraising costs and promotional expenses 2520 0 0 2520 Program support and development expenses 1268 1268 0 0 Memberships and professional dues 345 0 345 0 Gross fundraising event costs (non-professional) 12862 0 0 12862 0 0 0 0 76640 50315 8028 18297 162716 8909 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 328878 0 0 0 0 0 0 58116 61369 220832 399156 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 220832 399156 0 0 220832 399156 220832 399156 X 163619 14705 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 40000 69257 61112 68657 237006 476032 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40000 69257 61112 68657 237006 476032 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 476032 0 0 0 0 3253 3253 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3253 3253 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40000 69257 61112 68657 240259 479285 0.99321 1 0.00679 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Cash and marketable securities held in custodial investment accounts 61369 61369 1 n/a 0 none Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The organization provides scholarship assistance to individuals in the United States. Recipients are selected based on written criteria that include academic achievement, community involvement, and demonstrated financial need. Scholarship assistance is provided in cash and is paid directly to recipients or to educational institutions on their behalf to support post-secondary educational expenses. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Schedule A, Part III - Public Support Explanation The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization under section 509(a)(2). Over the applicable computation period, substantially all support has consisted of contributions from the general public and related program revenues. Investment income and other nonpublic support remained well below the 33 and one third percent limitation. The organization did not receive support from donor advised funds, supporting organizations, or related parties during the tax year. All contributions reported on Schedule A are supported by bank records, donor acknowledgments, and accounting system entries. Form 990, Part III (Cont. 1) The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and financial need. Scholarships are awarded annually and may be renewed for up to four years, subject to continued enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. During the tax year, the Fund awarded scholarships to nine students pursuing post-secondary education. In addition to annual scholarship awards, the Fund provided supplemental and incentive-based distributions to eligible recipients, including extended awards to prior-year scholars. The scholarship program is administered pursuant to written eligibility and selection criteria and overseen by the Board of Directors to ensure alignment with the Fund's charitable mission. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Alignment All contributions support the organization's exempt purpose of providing renewable undergraduate scholarships and related educational support. No funds were used for lobbying, political activity, or non charitable purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The completed Form 990 was reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing. The board examined the financial information for accuracy and completeness, and approved the return before submission to the IRS Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Governance and Internal Controls - The board of directors reviews financial statements regularly and oversees compliance with public support requirements. The organization maintains internal controls over contributions, including donor tracking, deposit verification, and reconciliation procedures. Corrections to historical reconciliation discrepancies were administrative in nature and did not affect current year revenue, expenses, or net assets. All contributions reported on Schedule A are supported by bank records, donor acknowledgments, and accounting system entries. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization will make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon written request. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1h Nature of Contributions - All contributions received during the tax year were monetary. The organization did not receive noncash property, securities, or in kind donations requiring valuation or special reporting. No quid pro quo contributions were received, and no goods or services were provided to donors in exchange for contributions. The organization does not maintain donor restricted endowments or quasi endowments. All contributions were unrestricted and available to support the organization's exempt purpose. Schedule A - Fundraising and Community Support - The organization conducts broad based fundraising through small dollar individual contributions, community events, and online giving platforms. No professional fundraisers or fundraising counsel were engaged during the year. Fundraising activities were carried out by volunteers, board members, and community supporters. All fundraising revenue is reported in accordance with IRS requirements. The organization did not conduct gaming activities, raffles, or events requiring Schedule G, Part III reporting. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Expenses are allocated among program services, management and general, and fundraising based on a reasonable estimate of the time and resources devoted to each function. Program expenses include direct scholarship awards and costs associated with administering and monitoring the scholarship program. Management and general expenses include governance, insurance, financial oversight, and general administrative costs. Fundraising expenses include costs directly related to donor outreach, fundraising events, and promotional activities. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2 During the fiscal year, the organization identified and corrected historical reconciliation discrepancies from prior periods (specifically FY2021). These corrections involved the removal of a deleted transaction from the reconciliation history and the restoration of accurate register balances. These adjustments did not affect the current year's revenue, expenses, net assets, or the financial statements included in this Form 990. All corrections were administrative in nature and did not involve donor funds or program expenditures.