Wilde Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Wilde Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ocean City, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $49,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$49,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $58,300 the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,300 | 24 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 25 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Ross Wilde PO Box 540, Ocean City, MD 21843 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 289-4600 |
| What to submit | Letter stating purpose & showing proof of tax exempt status |
What Wilde Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 17 | $33,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,700 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tidal Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Mercersburg Academy | Unrestricted | $5,700 |
| Atlantic General Hospital | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Worcester Prep School | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Diakonia | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Anthony Zuni Mission | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospita | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Pauls by the Sea | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Pauls United Methodist | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Worcester County DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Worcester Youth and Family Counseli | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Berlin Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ocean City Museum Society | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tyree AME Church | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Art League Oc | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Community Foundation of Eastern Sho | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- J Ross Wilde
- Hugh F Wilde Jr
- Cynthia K Wilde
- Ryan F Wilde
- Tonia B Wilde
- Jonathan T Wilde
Questions people ask
Does Wilde Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wilde Charitable Foundation give?
$49,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wilde Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Ross Wilde (Vice Preside), Hugh F Wilde Jr (Director), Cynthia K Wilde (Secretary) and Ryan F Wilde (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Wilde Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.