Wild Shore Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wild Shore Foundation is a private foundation in Carmel, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$81,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $84,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $68,000 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 11 | $978,676 |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Wild Shore 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 Wild Shore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | $76,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Les Cheneaux Community Foundation | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Les Cheneaux Culinary School | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Lake Superior State University Foundation | General operating fund | $12,000 |
| Mackinac Straits Health System Inc | General operating fund | $12,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Boat Building School | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Indiana Ballet Conservatory Inc | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Retirement Home for Horses Inc | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Michigan Nature Association | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Michigan Chapter | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth H Noyes
- Evan L Noyes Jr
- Tom H Evashevski
- Kelly L Mills
- Thomas C Bailey
Questions people ask
Does Wild Shore Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wild Shore Foundation give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Wild Shore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth H Noyes (President & Treasurer), Evan L Noyes Jr (Vice President), Tom H Evashevski (Secretary) and Kelly L Mills (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wild Shore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.