The Wiggins Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Wiggins Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $896,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$896,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $506,500 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $506,500 | 49 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $896,000 | 58 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
The Wiggins Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Wiggins Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $252,500 |
| Montana | 2 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 14 | $128,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 8 | $105,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $46,500 |
| New York | 6 | $45,000 |
| California | 4 | $40,500 |
| Maine | 8 | $33,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $27,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible Space Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | to support the endowment campaign fund | $100,000 |
| Macalester College | General & Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Austin Catholic Schools Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hogar Mis Primeros Pasos Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Partnership for Modern Puerto Rico Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sociedad de Educacion Y Rehabilitacion Ser de P R | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Americas Homeless Veterans | General & Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | Young Lung Program | $15,000 |
| Adoptando En PR Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Banco de Alimentos Puerto Rico Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Holy Innocents Children's Malaria Hospital Uganda | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | to support the Young Lung Program | $10,000 |
| Pencils of Promise Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Positive Directions-The Center for Prevention and | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport in | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Telehealth Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 3S Contemporary Arts Space Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Berwick Academy Trustees | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brixham Montessori Friends School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Darien Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fair Tide Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homes With Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Integro Foundation Inc | Puerto Rico Lacrosse | $5,000 |
| Kittery Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loon Preservation Committee | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Music for Movements Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | To support the Puerto Rico First Tee Program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Maxwell Wiggins
- Stephen F Wiggins
- Genevieve Rosie Wiggins Antill
Questions people ask
Does The Wiggins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wiggins Foundation Inc give?
$896,000 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Wiggins Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Maxwell Wiggins (Dir), Stephen F Wiggins (Pres, Dir) and Genevieve Rosie Wiggins Antill (Dir).
What does The Wiggins Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.