Wonderful Foundations
Preselected recipients only
Wonderful Foundations is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $283,765 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $16,500 and the largest $60,965. 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$283,765
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$16,500
- Largest grant$60,965
- Assets$205 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $223,264 the year before.
8% 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 | $223,264 | 12 | $178 million |
| 2024 | $283,765 | 12 | $205 million |
How to apply
Wonderful Foundations 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wonderful Foundations funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $107,300 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $74,965 |
| Arizona | 5 | $66,500 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Preparatory Academy Charter School Inc | Wayne hvac replacements and elevator repairs | $60,965 |
| Imagine School at Town Center LLC | General operations | $57,800 |
| Richmond Charter Academy | General operations | $35,000 |
| Imagine School at Palmer Ranch | General operations | $21,000 |
| Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc | General operations | $18,500 |
| Imagine Prep Coolidge Inc | General operations | $16,500 |
| Kid's Community College Charter School Inc | General operations | $16,500 |
| Imagine Coolidge Elementary Inc | General operations | $14,500 |
| Imagine Prep Superstition Inc | General operations | $14,500 |
| Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School | General operations | $14,000 |
| KCC Elementary Charter School Southeast County Inc | General operations | $12,000 |
| Desert Sage High School | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Troy Snyder
- Michele Shapiro
- John Cairns
Questions people ask
Does Wonderful Foundations accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wonderful Foundations give?
$283,765 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $16,500.
Who runs Wonderful Foundations?
Its 2024 filing lists Troy Snyder (Board Chair), Michele Shapiro (President/Treasurer) and John Cairns (Secretary).
What does Wonderful Foundations fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.