Wise Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wise Foundation is a private foundation in Marshall, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $943,500 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 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$943,500
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $993,500 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $993,500 | 87 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $943,500 | 86 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
Wise 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 Wise Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 75 | $723,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $85,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $60,000 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Hall | Historic preservation - general operating fund | $60,000 |
| The Hill School (Pa) | Education - general operating fund | $60,000 |
| Flagler College | Education - general operating fund | $50,000 |
| University of Virginia | Education - general operating fund | $50,000 |
| Flagler Museum | Education - general operating fund | $35,000 |
| Fauquier Free Clinic | Community services - general operating fund | $30,000 |
| Fauquier County Food Bank | Community services - general operating fund | $25,000 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat for Wounded Warriors | Community services - general operating fund | $20,000 |
| Fauquier County Mental Health Association | Community services - general operating fund | $20,000 |
| Fauquier Family Shelter Services | Community services - general operating fund | $20,000 |
| Seven Loaves Food Pantry | Community services - general operating fund | $20,000 |
| Virginia Home for Boys & Girls | Community services - general operating fund | $20,000 |
| Fauquier Habitat for Humanity | Community services - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Fauquier County Inc | Community services - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Community services - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Marshall Volunteer Fire Department | Fire & rescue - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Marshall Volunteer Rescue Squad | Fire & rescue - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Oldfields School | Education - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department | Fire & rescue - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Patriots 4 | Community services - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier | Community services - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| The Plains Volunteer Fire Company | Fire & rescue - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company | Fire & rescue - general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Amateur Riders Club | Community services - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | Animal welfare - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Canine Companions Northeast Region | Animal welfare - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Fauquier SPCA | Animal welfare - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| James Madison University | Education - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College Education Foundation Inc | Education - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Marion Dupont Scott Equine Medical Center | Animal welfare - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Middleburg Humane Foundation | Animal welfare - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Opossum Pouch Rescue and Rehabilitation | Animal welfare - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Symphony Orchestra | Community services - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company | Fire & rescue - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Land Trust of Virginia | Historic preservation - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Plains Community League | Community services - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Verdun Adventure Bound | Community services - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Virginia State Golf Association (Vsga) | Community services - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland County Cople District Volunteer Fire Department | Fire & rescue - general operating fund | $10,000 |
| White Sulphur Springs Ems | Community services - general operating fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis B Pollard
- Lewis S Wiley
- Frederick G Pollard II
- Sheila W Harrell
- Dawn E Confer
Questions people ask
Does Wise Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wise Foundation give?
$943,500 in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Wise Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lewis B Pollard (President), Lewis S Wiley (Board Member), Frederick G Pollard II (Board Member) and Sheila W Harrell (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wise Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.