Wildblue Charitable Neighbors Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wildblue Charitable Neighbors Inc is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,600 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$59,600
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$63,511
How to apply
Wildblue Charitable Neighbors 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wildblue Charitable Neighbors Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $59,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Charities of South Lee | Hunger and Housing | $17,000 |
| PACE Center for Girls Lee | Youth Education and Development | $11,000 |
| The Dubin Center | Senior and Veterans | $10,600 |
| FGCU Food Pantry | Hunger and Housing Youth Development and Education | $5,000 |
| Community Cooperative MOW | Hunger and Housing Seniors and Veterans | $5,000 |
| Harlem Heights Foundation | Youth Education and Development | $5,000 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue | Animal Welfare | $3,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast Humane Society | Animal Welfare | $2,500 |
| Florida Paddling Trails Association | Environment and Conservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Metzger
- Deborah Nolan
- Maureen Humes
- Julie Stallings
- Susan Rink
- Jan Hillsberg
- Kristin Smith
- Madonna Bonitatibus
- Rick Rosenfelt
- William Joyce
Questions people ask
Does Wildblue Charitable Neighbors Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wildblue Charitable Neighbors Inc give?
$59,600 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wildblue Charitable Neighbors Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa Metzger (President), Deborah Nolan (Vice President), Maureen Humes (Secretary) and Julie Stallings (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Wildblue Charitable Neighbors Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, housing and homelessness and education.