W III Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
W III Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jupiter, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $522,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$522,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $525,007 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $495,000 | 10 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $525,007 | 12 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $522,000 | 13 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
W III 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 W III Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $252,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $110,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $80,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Quality | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Task Force Dagger | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Montana Warriors on the Water | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Vinceremos Riding Center Inc | General purpose | $47,000 |
| Cody Dieruf Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| First Serve | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Pal's Place | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friendship Center Chicago | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Big Sky Community Food Bank | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Manna Food Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Woodruff Gardner
- W Ty Gardner
- J Warner Gardner
- Amelia Gardner
- Michael Singer
Questions people ask
Does W III Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W III Foundation Inc give?
$522,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs W III Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Woodruff Gardner (Director), W Ty Gardner (Director), J Warner Gardner (Director) and Amelia Gardner (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does W III Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.