Wonderful Life Foundation
EIN 541995591Total Given 2020–2024
$236.3M
285 grants · $47.3M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$100K
typical big bets · $25K–$700K
grant size
53%
supporter · 44/83 multi-year
repeat
$33.0M
Assets (2024)
83
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(561) 469-5600
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $9.8M | $17.9M | N/A |
| 2020 | $13.1M | $20.4M | $18.5M | 45 |
| 2021 | $47.2M | $29.9M | $19.4M | 50 |
| 2022 | $53.1M | $25.6M | $19.9M | 54 |
| 2023 | $42.8M | $30.6M | $21.5M | 69 |
| 2024 | $80.1M | $33.0M | $24.1M | 67 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 285 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$100K
Average
$829K
75th Pctl
$700K
Maximum
$20.8M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (285 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $20,833,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $16,000,000 | ACCELERATE ABILITY CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $12,000,000 | ACCELERATE ABILITY CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | $12,000,000 | ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT | 2024 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $8,000,000 | BOLDLY NOTRE DAME CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $8,000,000 | MCKENNA HALL RENOVATION CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $8,000,000 | ACCELERATE ABILITY CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | New Lenox, IL | $6,320,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | Oak Brook, IL | $5,000,000 | RMHC FAMILY IMPACT FUND | 2024 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | New Lenox, IL | $4,640,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $4,167,000 | PAYMENT 1 OF 6 | 2024 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $4,000,000 | ACCELERATE ABILITY CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | $4,000,000 | WELSH RYAN ARENA REBOVATION GIFT FUND | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | $4,000,000 | WE WILL. THE CAMPAIGN FOR NORTHWESTERN | 2021 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Chicago, IL | $4,000,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Chicago, IL | $4,000,000 | ACCELERATE ABILITY CAMPAIGN - PAYMENT 3 OF 5 | 2024 |
| Northwestern Kellogg School of Management | Chicago, IL | $4,000,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $3,000,000 | BOLDLY NOTRE DAME CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $3,000,000 | BOLDLY NOTRE DAME CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $3,000,000 | MCKENNA HALL RENOVATION CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | $3,000,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $3,000,000 | MCKENNA HALL RENOVATION CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $3,000,000 | BOLDLY NOTRE DAME CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | New Lenox, IL | $3,000,000 | RESOUND PROJECT | 2023 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | $3,000,000 | ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT | 2024 |