Wade Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wade Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,120 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,120
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $247,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $222,000 | 3 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $247,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $95,120 | 4 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Wade Family 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 Wade Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,120 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Adoption Center Inc | To support the saving of lives of homeless animals through rescue, adoption, education and spay/neuter services. | $50,000 |
| K9'S for Warriors | To end veteran suicide by providing highly trained rescue dogs to military veterans suffering from ptsd, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. | $30,000 |
| Bo's Heavenly Clubhouse | To offer a peaceful ministry for families that are suffering with the excruciating pain of child loss. | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Teton Valley | To support local nonprofits and cultivate a healthy, sustainable community | $5,120 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristina Wade
- Randall Wade
- Anna Scholtes
- Jim Aycock
Questions people ask
Does Wade Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wade Family Foundation give?
$95,120 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Wade Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristina Wade (President), Randall Wade (Vice-President/Treasurer), Anna Scholtes (Director) and Jim Aycock (Secretary).
What does Wade Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.