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William Beau Wrigley Jr Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Michael Zinsky. It holds total assets of $10.2M. Annual income is reported at $10M. Total assets have decreased from $1.6M in 2019 to $323K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Colorado, Florida. According to available records, William Beau Wrigley Jr Foundation Inc. has made 81 grants totaling $5.3M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.5M in 2021 to $1.5M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $447 to $300K, with an average award of $65K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, District of Columbia, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$78K
Largest Grant
$435K
Based on 29 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.
William Beau Wrigley Jr Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, DC.
William Beau Wrigley Jr Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $5.3M across 81 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $65K. Individual grants have ranged from $447 to $300K.
William Beau Wrigley Jr Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William Beau Wrigley Jr Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Hostetler Wrigley | VICE CHAIRPERSON, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $90K | $0 | $90K |
| William Wrigley Jr | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Zinsky | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tushin Shah | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.6M
Total Assets
$323K
Fair Market Value
$323K
Net Worth
$323K
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
$1.1M
Net Investment Income
$15K
Distribution Amount
$22K
Total: $109K
Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$5.3M
Average Grant
$65K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades FoundationRESTORE AND PROTECT AMERICAS EVERGLADES | Palmetto Bay, FL | $300K | 2023 |
| New MuseumBUILDING FUND | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Serpentine Americas FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York City, NY | $148K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Freedom Network UsaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington Dc, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Meridian International CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington Dc, DC | $80K | 2023 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | North Palm Beach, FL | $75K | 2023 |
| Visionary WomenWOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AWARDS | Beverly Hills, CA | $72K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn MuseumSUPPORT FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITHIN THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT | Brooklyn, NY | $70K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaCONTRIBUTION TO USC FOR CINEMA ARTS PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| New Beginnings ApfvGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Elkhorn, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| My Life My ChoicePREVENTION SOLUTION MODEL | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Elkhorn, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Liftfund IncDREAM MAKERS FUND FOR MINORITY WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| National Women'S Health NetworkSUPPORT TO ABORTION COALITION FOR TELEMEDICINE (ACT) | Washington Dc, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Tate Americas FoundationSUPPORT SARAH LUCAS AT TATE BRITAIN | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Toledo FoundationPARTNERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN HUMANS (PATH) PROGRAM | Toledo, OH | $25K | 2023 |
| Kansas Abortion FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lawrence, KS | $25K | 2023 |
| Start Small Think BigGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Jeremiah ProgramGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Anderson RanchGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Snowmass Village, CO | $13K | 2023 |
| St Mark'S Episcopal SchoolEVERGLADES | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| The Breast Cancer Research FoundationHOT PINK LUNCHEON AND SYMPOSIUM | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| YoungartsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood FederationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of ArtGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | West Palm Beach, FL | $90K | 2022 |
| Lifeway Network IncSUPPORT THE STAFFING OF RESIDENTIAL AIDES. | Tarrytown, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| National Museum Of Women In The ArtsSUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF #5WOMENARTIST | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Crisis Text LineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| A Better BalanceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Accion Opportunity FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | San Jose, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Skystone FoundationRODEN CRATER PROJECT | Flagstaff, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| Oxbridge Academy FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | West Palm Beach, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Lift IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $13K | 2022 |
| Human Trafficking Coalition Of The Palm BeachesSUPPORT THE SURVIVOR SUPPORT FUND | West Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Public Art FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| New Wave Artist Residency IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Eating DisordersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | West Palm Beach, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Boys Club Of New YorkCONTRIBUTION IN HONOR OF BETSY PITTS. | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Twin Oaks Homeless Shelter DonationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Darien, WI | $500 | 2022 |