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Wise Family Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in CHESTER, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is John Castaldo. It holds total assets of $383K. Annual income is reported at $89K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and Massachusetts. According to available records, Wise Family Charitable Foundation has made 61 grants totaling $523K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $79K in 2020 to $126K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $296K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, California, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 8 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.
Wise Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
Wise Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $523K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K.
Wise Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wise Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CHESTER, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Castaldo | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tomas Wise | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$133K
Total Assets
$429K
Fair Market Value
$439K
Net Worth
$429K
Grants Paid
$126K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$26K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$523K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FieldGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $300 | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeGeneral Support | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| King Baudouion FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Brussels | $20K | 2023 |
| Ny Eye & Ear InfirmaryGeneral Support | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Jazz Foundation Of AmericaGeneral Support | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Babson CollegeGeneral Support | Babson Park, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Harmony ProgramGeneral Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| New Music UsaGeneral Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Concern FoundationGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ps 21 IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chatham, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Nsu Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Opera AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Penny Lane CentersGeneral Support | North Hills, CA | $700 | 2023 |
| Willie Mae Rock Camp For GirlsGeneral Support | Brookyln, NY | $510 | 2023 |
| Rails To Trails ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Act Through Music IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Glen Spey, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| The Southlands FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Rhinebeck, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Tufts UniversityGeneral Support | Medford, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| The National Museum Of African American MusicGeneral Support | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Playing For Change FoundationGeneral Support | Santa Monica, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Jed Taxel Foundation For Rare Cancer ResearchGeneral Support | Park City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of MdwGeneral Support | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Gabriela Lena Frank Academy Of MusicGeneral Support | Boonville, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Fisher Island Day SchoolGeneral Support | Miami Beach, FL | $2K | 2022 |