Wicklow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wicklow Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $324,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $185,000. 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$324,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $110,000 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 6 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $324,000 | 5 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Wicklow 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 Wicklow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1 | $185,000 |
| California | 2 | $104,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Institute | The contribution of $185,000 is intended for the Santa Fe Institute | $185,000 |
| Stevenson School | This contribution of $100,000 is intended for the Robert Louis Stevenson School's planned Math, Science, and Engineering Center | $100,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | The contribution of $25,000 is intended for the Protect Democracy Project | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | The contribution of $10,000 is intended for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago's Access for Every Child Fund. | $10,000 |
| Bowman School | The contribution of $4,000 is intended for the Bowman School | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel V Tierney
- Anke Faber
- John McCarthy
Questions people ask
Does Wicklow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wicklow Foundation give?
$324,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Wicklow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel V Tierney (president/director), Anke Faber (director) and John McCarthy (director).
What does Wicklow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.