Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,341 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$31,341
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $143,366 the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 | $143,366 | 10 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $31,341 | 16 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Grant Me the Wisdom 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,100 |
| Texas | 5 | $7,615 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,023 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $53 |
| Indiana | 1 | $45 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Social impact | $10,000 |
| Eco-Soap Bank | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Women's Storybook Project of Texas | Social impact | $5,000 |
| Thorn | Social impact | $5,000 |
| Tools & Tiaras Inc | Social impact | $1,023 |
| Baptist Women in Ministry | Religion | $1,000 |
| The Women's Home | Social impact | $1,000 |
| Blinknow Foundation | Social impact | $1,000 |
| Partners for Harris County Children | Social impact | $1,000 |
| Plane Women's Prison | Social impact | $600 |
| The Christian Century | Religion | $500 |
| Yale Divinity School | Social impact | $100 |
| Ms Society | Healthcare | $53 |
| Christian Feminism Today | Social impact | $45 |
| Partnership Contributions | Partnership contribution | $15 |
| The National Council | Social impact | $5 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra L McLeod
- Jay K Sears
- William J McLeod
Questions people ask
Does Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation give?
$31,341 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra L McLeod (President/Treasury), Jay K Sears (Chairman/Vp/Secretary) and William J McLeod (Director).
What does Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.