The Wonderful Foundation

EIN 363693741

New York, NY 10001 |(212) 580-2928

Total Given 2020–2024
$5.4M
9 grants · $1.1M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$122K
typical big bets · $72K–$189K
grant size
17%
balanced · 1/6 multi-year
repeat
$4.2M
Assets (2023)
6
Distinct Recipients

About

THIS STATEMENT IS SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REG. 1.6043(A) (1) AND FORM 990-PF GENERAL INSTRUCTION TO REPORT THE DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS THAT RESULTED IN TERMINATION AND DISSOLUTION OF THE WONDERFUL FOUNDATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024. THE PLAN OF DISSOLUTION AUTHORIZED THE WONDERFUL FOUNDATION TO DISTRIBUTE ITS REMAINING ASSETS IN THE FIDELITY CHARITABLE FUND, A DONOR ADVISED FUND. THE FOLLOWING ASSETS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FIDELITY CHARITABLE FUND - 07/16/2024 Cash $25,000.00 - 07/24/2024 Cash $20,000.00 - 09/12/2024 Cash $19,000.00 - 12/12/2024 Cash $8,019.20 - 12/24/2024 Cash $100.00 - 08/15/2024 Securities - See attached Schedule $4,534,444.98 Additionally, the Final Return for Form 990PF has requested refunds of $1,417. Upon receipt these will be paid to the Fidelity Charitable Fund - Wonderful Foundation The expected date of payment is May 2025.

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person THE WONDERFUL FOUNDATION
Phone (212) 580-2928

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2019 N/A $3.4M $1.3M N/A
2020 $122K $4.0M $149K 1
2021 $161K $4.8M $273K 1
2022 $211K $3.7M $474K 1
2023 $189K $4.2M $54K 1
2024 $4.7M $0 $156K 5

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 9 grants on record

Minimum
$60
25th Pctl
$72K
Median
$122K
Average
$597K
75th Pctl
$189K
Maximum
$4.5M

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

BD
Benjamin E Dolgin-Gardner 6+ yrs
Director/Vice-President Leadership
SD
Samuel a Dolgin-Gardner 6+ yrs
Director/Vice-President Leadership
LG
Loraine F Gardner 6+ yrs
President/Treasurer Leadership

Grants Awarded (9 total)

Purpose
Fidelity Charitable Fund - See Attached Schedule Cincinnati, OH $4,534,445 GENERAL PURPOSE 2024
See Schedule Attached See Schedule Attached, NY $211,174 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
See Schedule Attached See Schedule Attached, NY $188,712 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
See Schedule Attached See Schedule Attached, NY $160,672 GENERAL SUPPORT 2021
See Schedule Attached See Schedule Attached, NY $122,199 GENERAL SUPPORT 2020
Paypal Giving Fund Washington, DC $87,387 GENERAL PURPOSE 2024
Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH $72,138 GENERAL PURPOSE 2024
American Museum of National History New York, NY $179 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
Wnet Channel 13 New York, NY $60 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024