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Wise Foundation is a private corporation based in MARSHALL, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. It holds total assets of $19.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $13.3M in 2011 to $19.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Wise Foundation has made 261 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $966K in 2021 to $2.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $175K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 92 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Florida, West Virginia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 84 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 261 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, FL, WV.
Wise Foundation has distributed a total of $3.2M across 261 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $175K.
Wise Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wise Foundation is headquartered in MARSHALL, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn E Confer | BOARD MEMBER | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Lewis S Wiley | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lewis B Pollard | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheila W Harrell | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frederick G Pollard Ii | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$19.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$19.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
261
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
92
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler CollegeEDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | St Augustine, FL | $175K | 2022 |
| University Of Virginia Pavilion ProjectEDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Hill School (Va)EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Middleburg, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Flagler MuseumEDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Palm Beach, FL | $35K | 2022 |
| Fauquier Free ClinicCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Fauquier County Food BankCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Fauquier Family Shelter ServicesCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Virginia Home For Boys & GirlsCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Richmond, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Fauquier County Mental Health AssociationCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded WarriorsCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Bluemont, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Seven Loaves Food PantryCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Middleburg, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Oldfields SchoolEDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Sparks Glencoe, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Marshall Volunteer Rescue SquadFIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Marshall, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Warrenton Volunteer Fire CompanyFIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Marshall Volunteer Fire DepartmentFIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Marshall, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The PiedmontCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Fauquier Habitat For HumanityCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Westmoreland County Cople District Volunteer Fire DepartmentFIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Kinsale, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Of FauquierCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Patriots 4COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Parsons, WV | $15K | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Fauquier County IncCOMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Warrenton, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue DepartmentFIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Orlean, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Plains Volunteer Fire CompanyFIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | The Plains, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Hill School (Pa)EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Pottstown, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Purcellville Volunteer Fire CompanyFIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Purcellville, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| James Madison UniversityEDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Harrisonburg, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Marion Dupont Scott Equine Medical CenterANIMAL WELFARE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Leesburg, VA | $10K | 2022 |