Since 2003 The George W. Wilson and Teresa Madelyn (Merriam) Wilson Foundation has supported community efforts across Atlantic Canada. In 19 years, the Foundation has contributed over $1,171,300.00 towards community efforts performed by charitable organizations in helping their volunteers enrich their communities. These organizations work tirelessly to support people and programs in their respective communities. The George W. Wilson and Teresa Madelyn (Merriam) Wilson Foundation are proud to partner with them in the Atlantic region.
Below is a list of organisations we have helped since the foundation began in 2003.
| Year | Type | Organisation | Amount | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Community | Volunteer Recruitment in Rural Nova Scotia | $15,000.00 | |||
| 2023 | Community | STEPs on Arthur | $35,000.00 | |||
| 2023 | Arts & Culture | Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia | $25,000.00 | |||
| 2023 | Arts & Culture | Chester Brass Band Society | $25,000.00 | |||
| 2022 | Arts & Culture | Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2022 | Community | Horizon Achievement Centre | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2022 | Community | Harvest House | $10,000.00 | |||
| 2022 | Community | Brigadoon | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2021 | Health | Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2021 | Environment | The Nature Conservancy of Canada | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2021 | Arts & Culture | Inverness County Centre for the Arts | $7,500.00 | |||
| 2021 | Arts & Culture | Halifax Dance | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2020 | Community | Hope Blooms | $25,000.00 | |||
| 2020 | Community | Dartmouth Family Centre & Dartmouth Community Food Centre | $25,000.00 | |||
| 2020 | Health | Colchester East Hants Hospice Society | $5,000.00 | |||
| 2019 | Education | Dalhousie University | $25,000.00 | |||
| 2018 | Education | Dalhousie University | $25,000.00 | |||
| 2018 | Community | LOVE | $5,000.00 | |||
| 2018 | Community | Bryony House | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2018 | Community | Feed Nova Scotia | $30,000.00 | |||
| 2017 | Health | Hospice Halifax | $60,000.00 | |||
| 2017 | Education | Nova Scotia Sea School | $8,000.00 | |||
| 2016 | Arts & Culture | Parrsboro Shore Historical Society | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2016 | Arts & Culture | Perform! | $5,000.00 | |||
| 2016 | Health | Hospice Halifax | $30,000.00 | |||
| 2016 | Health | Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society | $10,000.00 | |||
| 2015 | Arts & Culture | Parrsboro Shore Historical Society | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2015 | Health | Canadian Red Cross | $10,000.00 | |||
| 2014 | Health | Alzheimers NS | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2014 | Health | Canadian Diabetes Association | $5,000.00 | |||
| 2014 | Education | Halifax Regioanal Library | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2014 | Environment | Nova Scotia Nature Trust | $10,000.00 | |||
| 2013 | Health | Canadian Red Cross | $10,000.00 | |||
| 2013 | Health | Alzheimers NS | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2013 | Health | CNIB | $2,500.00 | |||
| 2013 | Environment | Nova Scotia Nature Trust | $17,500.00 | |||
| 2012 | Arts & Culture | Colchester Historical Society | $5,000.00 | |||
| 2012 | Health | Canadian Red Cross | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2012 | Health | Salvation Army | $5,000.00 | |||
| 2012 | Health | Alzheimers NS | $20,000.00 | |||
| 2009 | Education | Discovery Centre | $5,000.00 | |||
| 2009 | Religion | The Diocese of NS & PEI — Leap of Faith Campaign | $40,000.00 | |||
| 2008 | Religion | The Diocese of NS & PEI — Leap of Faith Campaign | $40,000.00 | |||
| 2007 | Religion | The Diocese of NS & PEI — Leap of Faith Campaign | $40,000.00 | |||
| 2006 | Religion | The Diocese of NS & PEI — Leap of Faith Campaign | $40,000.00 | |||
| 2005 | Religion | The Diocese of NS & PEI — Leap of Faith Campaign | $40,000.00 | |||
| 2004 | Education | Colchester Community Workshops | $50,000.00 | |||
| 2004 | Arts & Culture | Ship's Company Theatre | $150,800.00 | |||
| 2004 | Environment | Town of Truro — Victoria Pool Project | $50,000.00 |
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