Wonderful Life Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wonderful Life Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $24.7 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $4.2 million. 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$24.7 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$4.2 million
- Assets$33.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21.6 million the year before.
25% 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 | $21.6 million | 56 | $30.6 million |
| 2024 | $24.7 million | 53 | $33.0 million |
How to apply
Wonderful Life 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 Wonderful Life Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 37 | $14.1 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $4.2 million |
| New York | 3 | $3.2 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2.0 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $400,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $325,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Payment 1 of 6 | $4.2 million |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Accelerate ability campaign - payment 3 of 5 | $4.0 million |
| Catholic Extension | Endowment to support development | $3.0 million |
| Wofford College | Capital campaign - payment 1 of 5 | $2.0 million |
| Central Presbyterian Church | General support - payment 5 of 5 | $1.2 million |
| Central Presbyterian Church | General support | $1.0 million |
| Central Presbyterian Church | Resound project - payment 3 of 5 | $1.0 million |
| Northwestern Kellogg School of Management | Payment 1 of 5 | $1.0 million |
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart | General support | $1.0 million |
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart | General support | $1.0 million |
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart | General support | $1.0 million |
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart | General support | $1.0 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | The phoebe carolina covenant scholarship fund - payment 3 of 5 | $400,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | General support - payment 5 of 5 | $250,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General support | $250,000 |
| St Patricks Cathedral | General support | $250,000 |
| Jazz at Aspen Snowmass | Capital and endowment campaign - payment 3 of 5 | $200,000 |
| Northwestern University | Havey institute for global health | $200,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Art in motion | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park | Reyes endowed chairs in electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering - payment 2 of 5 | $200,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Payment 2 of 5 | $180,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | General support | $100,000 |
| Bridging Bionics Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Catholic Extension | General support - payment 4 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| KIPP Miami | General support | $100,000 |
| Margaret Hackett Family Center NFP | General support - payment 5 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Norton Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| The Evans Scholars Foundation | Caves valley evans scholars scholarship - payment 4 of 10 | $100,000 |
| The Evans Scholars Foundation | Keiser scholarship program - payment 2 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Accelerate Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Access Living | General support | $50,000 |
| Clearbrook - Shining Star Ball | Shining star ball | $50,000 |
| St Jane Frances de Chantal | Forever de chantal general campaign | $50,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General support | $40,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Gateway for Cancer Research | General support | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | General support | $25,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Jude Reyes
- Lori W Reyes
Questions people ask
Does Wonderful Life Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wonderful Life Foundation give?
$24.7 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Wonderful Life Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Jude Reyes (Trustee) and Lori W Reyes (Trustee).
What does Wonderful Life Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.