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Wise-Vettese Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Michael Wise. It holds total assets of $84K. Annual income is reported at $68K. Total assets have decreased from $300K in 2014 to $84K in 2024. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Wise-Vettese Family Foundation has made 35 grants totaling $237K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $71K and $92K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $92K distributed across 11 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $26K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Ohio, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 15 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-Vettese Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, OH.
Wise-Vettese Family Foundation has distributed a total of $237K across 35 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $26K.
Wise-Vettese Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wise-Vettese Family Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Wise | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sirah Vettese | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$84K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$84K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$237K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of HopeGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St John'S Health Center FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| The People ConcernGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mccallum TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT | E Street Nw, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Maui Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Wailuku, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| John Carroll UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | University Heights, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Kahului, HI | $3K | 2023 |
| UnicefGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Richstone Family CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Hawthorne, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Hoffman InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| San Diego PromiseGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Fernando Pullman Art FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $200 | 2023 |
| Boys Girls Club Of VeniceGENERAL SUPPORT | Venice, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Jewish FederationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Playa Sunrise Rotary Club FoundatioGENERAL SUPPORT | Marina Del Rey, CA | $200 | 2022 |
| Rancho Mirage Writer'S FestivalGENERAL SUPPORT | Rancho Mirage, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Riverside, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Special OlympicsGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Beach, CA | $1K | 2020 |
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