Wisdom Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Wisdom Family Foundation is a private foundation in Alva, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $506,711 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $75,996 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$506,711
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$75,996
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $605,514 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $411,366 | 6 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $605,514 | 8 | $18.0 million |
| 2025 | $506,711 | 5 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jim Pfeiffer Cpa PO Box 37, Alva, OK 73717 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (580) 327-2215, jimpcpa@sbcglobal.net |
| What to submit | Letter request from recognized educational organizations in northwestern Oklahoma. Requests must contain a description of the program to be funded, the current status of the program, the specific request for the program, the expected benefit, and the method used to monitor use of funding and the outcome. |
| Deadlines | September 30 of each year |
| Restrictions | Annual report will be requested from each grant recipient |
What Wisdom Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 5 | $506,711 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Strip Museum Foundation | Elevator | $200,000 |
| Ou Foundation | Advanced patient simulator | $160,715 |
| Freedom West | Maintaining usable space for art and art classes | $75,996 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | General fund | $65,000 |
| Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy Wisdom
- Lee Brandt
- Ken Schultz
- Brad Boeckman
- Jeanne Anne King
- Nancy Hall
- Jim Pfeiffer
- Bryant Gingrich
- Cayci Brickman
Questions people ask
Does Wisdom Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30 of each year.
How much does Wisdom Family Foundation give?
$506,711 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $75,996.
Who runs Wisdom Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peggy Wisdom (Director), Lee Brandt (Director), Ken Schultz (Director) and Brad Boeckman (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Wisdom Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.