The A. O. Wilson Foundation

The Foundation was created by Albert O. Wilson, Sr. (1887-1955) in 1952 with the intent of "giving back" through charitable gifting to worthy charities and organizations in the greater Boston area. Special emphasis would be given to the City of Cambridge where he was born, grew up, was educated, and where his business, The A. O. Wilson Structural Company, was founded and flourished.

The Albert O. Wilson Foundation is dissolving as a foundation and converting to a Donor Advised Fund from which grants will be processed through the Cambridge Community Foundation. Effective January 1, 2026, all inquiries should be directed to Michal Rubin at [email protected], 617-865-4862.

The Fund is dedicated to the continuation of the charitable legacy of Albert O. Wilson and his family by supporting carefully screened non-profit organizations dedicated to:

• assisting people in need because of poverty, ignorance, homelessness, deprivation, or natural disaster

• enhancing quality of life for all people through focus on education, programs for youth, health care, medical research, environmental awareness and support

• supporting worthy educational institutions through endowment as well as scholarships and financial aid

• nurturing and supporting the arts and valuable cultural institutions

• historic and community preservation and education

The Foundation was carried on by family members and close associates from its inception in 1952 until 2026, when the granting functions were transferred to the Cambridge Community Foundation (CambridgeCF.org).