Wille Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Wille Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $800,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $11,700 and the largest $207,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$800,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$11,700
- Largest grant$207,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $693,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $610,000 | 30 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $693,000 | 28 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $800,000 | 31 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America Caitlin Arnold 101 E River Drive, East Hartford, CT 06108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 244-4872 |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) exempt organizations |
What Wille Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $317,600 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $105,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $97,000 |
| New York | 5 | $94,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $70,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $11,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise School of Miami Inc | Unrestricted general | $207,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | Unrestricted general | $70,000 |
| The Algebra Project | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Bakehouse Art Complex | Unrestricted general | $52,000 |
| City Harvest | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Boulder | Unrestricted general | $37,000 |
| Pomfret School Inc | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Community Food Share Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Denver Waldorf School | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Prep for Prep | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Elon University | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Opportunity Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Steiner Books - Anthroposophic Press | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Camillus House Inc | Unrestricted general | $11,700 |
| Community Garden Charitable Fund Inc | Unrestricted general | $11,600 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted general | $11,600 |
| Wnyc - New York Public Radio | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Upenn | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach Country | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Rose Andom Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Health Care | Unrestricted general | $9,800 |
| Wildlife Sos | Unrestricted general | $5,800 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Unrestricted general | $5,800 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| PCS Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Debris Free Oceans | Unrestricted general | $4,700 |
| Harlem Children's Zone Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Big Picture Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Brian C Wille
- Lynn Wille Fichman
- Richard A Wille
Questions people ask
Does Wille Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wille Family Foundation give?
$800,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $11,700.
Who runs Wille Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Brian C Wille (Co-Trustee), Lynn Wille Fichman (Co-Trustee) and Richard A Wille (Co-Trustee).
What does Wille Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.