Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $343,798 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $144,839. 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$343,798
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$144,839
- Assets$0
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $314,883 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $177,255 | 8 | $5.4 million |
| 2022 | $269,345 | 23 | $5.1 million |
| 2023 | $213,655 | 18 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $314,883 | 18 | $0 |
| 2025 | $343,798 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation 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 Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 4 | $157,043 |
| Florida | 6 | $110,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $14,755 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, Building Fund, etc. | $144,839 |
| Oxford Adoption Foundation | To fund for music program | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Endowment Contribution | $45,000 |
| Parkland College Foundation | To fund scholarships for college students | $14,755 |
| Individual | Supporting healthcare | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Giving | $6,204 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Heartland Museum Foundation | General Giving | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Fund | $2,000 |
| United Way | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Habitant For Humanity-Collier Count | Charities general Mission | $1,000 |
| Yss | Capital Fund | $1,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Giving | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Murray R Wise
- Valerie G Wise
- Melissa Steed
- John B Kirkpatrick
- Jason Wise
- Alex Anderson
- William Carlson
- Julie Barre
- Jamie Knight
- Jeff Wright
- Kevin Hart
- Jason Klingaman
Questions people ask
Does Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation give?
$343,798 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Murray R Wise (Pres & Chairman), Valerie G Wise (VP & Director), Melissa Steed (Director) and John B Kirkpatrick (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Wise Family Foundation Wise Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.