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Harry & Ida Wise Family Fund is a private trust based in CHARLESTOWN, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1951. It holds total assets of $416K. Annual income is reported at $38K. Total assets have grown from $161K in 2011 to $399K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Harry & Ida Wise Family Fund has made 35 grants totaling $55K, with a median grant of $300. Annual giving has grown from $12K in 2020 to $18K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $18K distributed across 11 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $11K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$300
Average Grant
$777
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harry & Ida Wise Family Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI.
Harry & Ida Wise Family Fund has distributed a total of $55K across 35 grants. The median grant size is $300, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $11K.
Harry & Ida Wise Family Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harry & Ida Wise Family Fund is headquartered in CHARLESTOWN, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerold Wise | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Wise | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$8K
Total Assets
$399K
Fair Market Value
$326K
Net Worth
$399K
Grants Paid
$6K
Contributions
$14K
Net Investment Income
$18K
Distribution Amount
$15K
Total: $333K
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$55K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$300
Unique Recipients
18
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth AvodahCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Newton, MA | $11K | 2023 |
| Temple ElohimCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Wellesley, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Chebra Kadisha Of ChelseaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Woburn, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Parents Helping ParentsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Watertown, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Providence PromiseCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Providence, RI | $100 | 2023 |
| Nonantum Children'S Christmas Party Assocation IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Nonantum, MA | N/A | 2023 |
| Temple EmmanuelCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Newton, MA | $300 | 2022 |
| Parents Helpimg ParentsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Watertown, MA | $100 | 2022 |
| Kaplan Family Hospice HouseCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Danvers, MA | N/A | 2022 |
| Jcc Of Greater BostonCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Newton Centre, MA | $500 | 2021 |
| Newton At HomeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Newton, MA | $100 | 2021 |
| Brian Silber Memorial FundCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONSCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Peabody, MA | N/A | 2021 |
| Charlestown Youth HockeyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Boston, MA | N/A | 2021 |
| Chelsea Cemetary Chebra Kadisha Of ChelseaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Woburn, MA | $2K | 2020 |
| Family AccessCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Newton, MA | $100 | 2020 |
| Dana Faber Marathon ChallengeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Boston, MA | $100 | 2020 |
| Nonantum Children'SCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Nonantum, MA | N/A | 2020 |