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Wisne Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in MILFORD, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $908K. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $2.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. According to available records, Wisne Charitable Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $579K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $107K and $215K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $215K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Florida, Ohio, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Wisne Charitable Foundation reported 54 individual grants totaling $579,000 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $30,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $141,958 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MI (29 of 54), followed by FL (13) and OH (5). In total the foundation's grantees span 7 states. Of its 27 distinct grantees, 48 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were U Of D Jesuit High School & Academy ($100,000), Mercy High School ($85,000) and The University Of Findlay ($80,000).
Computed from 54 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 7 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 10 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.
Wisne Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, FL, OH.
Wisne Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $579K across 54 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Wisne Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wisne Charitable Foundation is headquartered in MILFORD, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph L Wisne | PRESIDENT/TREAS/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan L Wisne | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven E Davis | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$142K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$107K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$130K
Distribution Amount
$154K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$579K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Thomas Scholarship FundGENERAL | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL | Southfield, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Academy Of The Sacred HeartGENERAL | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| U Of D Jesuit High School & AcademyGENERAL | Detroit, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Mercy High SchoolGENERAL | Farmington Hills, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Orlando Philharmonic OrchestraGENERAL | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Holy Family Catholic ChurchGENERAL | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The University Of FindlayGENERAL | Findlay, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Dr Phillips Center For Performing ArtsGENERAL | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Folds Of HonorGENERAL | Owasso, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| Orlando Health FoundationGENERAL | Orlando, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Humble DesignGENERAL | Pontiac, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Dove FundGENERAL | Toledo, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Of St Lucie CountyGENERAL | Fort Pierce, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL | Royal Oak, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Detroit Institute Of ArtsGENERAL | Detroit, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Make A Wish AmericaGENERAL | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Treasure Coast Food BankGENERAL | Fort Pierce, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Detroit Symphony OrchestraGENERAL | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Bay Harbor FoundationGENERAL | Bay Harbor, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| The Children'S FoundationGENERAL | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Lungevity FoundationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| V Foundation For Cancer ResearchGENERAL | Cary, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Detroit Zoological SocietyGENERAL | Royal Oak, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Michigan Anti Cruelty SocietyGENERAL | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Evans Scholarship FoundationGENERAL | Glenview, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Women Playing For TimeGENERAL | Orlando, FL | $3K | 2021 |