Wizard Island Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wizard Island Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,608 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$17,608
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$420,261
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,000 | 7 | $359,888 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | 10 | $401,323 |
| 2024 | $17,608 | 10 | $420,261 |
How to apply
Wizard Island 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 Wizard Island Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,608 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deschutes Land Trust | Conserve and protect lands and waterways in central oregon | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Provide spiritual and physical aid to people in need around the world | $2,608 |
| Eugene Parks Foundation | Enhance quality of park systems and accessibility | $1,500 |
| First Congregational Church | Religious | $1,500 |
| Friends of Buford Park & Mt Pisgah | Enhance native habitats | $1,500 |
| Magdalene Home | Assist homeless teens who are pregnant or a parent | $1,500 |
| McKenzie River Trust | Protect critical habitats and scenic lands in the mackenzie basin | $1,500 |
| Oregon Health & Sciences University | Education | $1,500 |
| Bethlehem Inn | Emergency shelter for homeless | $1,000 |
| Caldera Jr Wolfpack Baseball | Teach baseball fundamentals and life skills to youths | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michele L Naumes
- Natasha D Loveness
- Kathryn E Naumes
- Edward R Naumes
Questions people ask
Does Wizard Island Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wizard Island Foundation give?
$17,608 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Wizard Island Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michele L Naumes (President & Director), Natasha D Loveness (Vice President & Director), Kathryn E Naumes (Vice President & Director) and Edward R Naumes (Sec/Treas & Director).
What does Wizard Island Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and housing and homelessness.