Wild Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wild Foundation is a private foundation in Pearl River, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $199,002 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$199,002
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $178,360 the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $179,805 | 42 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $178,360 | 37 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $199,002 | 37 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Wild 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $166,732 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $12,870 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $9,900 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manitoga Incorporated | Generaloperations | $60,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | Generaloperations | $24,000 |
| Lrei | Generaloperations | $10,000 |
| Trinity School | Generaloperations | $10,000 |
| The Wild Center | Generaloperations | $8,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Generaloperations | $7,035 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Generaloperations | $6,500 |
| National Public Radio | Generaloperations | $6,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | Generaloperations | $5,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Generaloperations | $4,620 |
| Family Pantry of Cape Cod | Generaloperations | $4,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | Generaloperations | $4,000 |
| Symphony Space | Generaloperations | $3,880 |
| The Brick Church School | Generaloperations | $3,750 |
| Deerfield Academy | Generaloperations | $3,500 |
| Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve | Generaloperations | $3,500 |
| Princeton-Blairstown Center | Generaloperations | $3,500 |
| Princeton University | Generaloperations | $3,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Generaloperations | $2,500 |
| Broadway Mall Association | Generaloperations | $2,400 |
| The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Generaloperations | $2,000 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | Generaloperations | $2,000 |
| Camba | Generaloperations | $2,000 |
| Room to Grow | Generaloperations | $1,650 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | Generaloperations | $1,650 |
| 7 West 43rd Street Foundation | Generaloperations | $1,645 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | Generaloperations | $1,500 |
| Pen America | Generaloperations | $1,500 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Generaloperations | $1,400 |
| New York Public Radio | Generaloperations | $1,380 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation | Generaloperations | $1,342 |
| Christodora | Generaloperations | $1,000 |
| New Plaza Cinema | Generaloperations | $1,000 |
| Corlears School | Generaloperations | $1,000 |
| Open Space for Arts & Community | Generaloperations | $1,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare | Generaloperations | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival | Generaloperations | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- David M McAlpin
- Nanci H McAlpin
Questions people ask
Does Wild Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wild Foundation give?
$199,002 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Wild Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David M McAlpin (President) and Nanci H McAlpin (Secretary).
What does Wild Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.