Wise Family Foundation

EIN 656374303

San Diego, CA 92128 |(239) 430-6240

Total Given 2018–2023
$1.2M
88 grants · $205K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
58%
supporter · 25/43 multi-year
repeat
$4.2M
Assets (2023)
43
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person Iowa State University
Phone (239) 430-6240

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2018 $162K $5.6M $957K 23
2019 $230K $5.1M $439K 12
2020 $170K $4.6M $371K 4
2021 $182K $5.4M $778K 8
2022 $269K $5.1M $295K 23
2023 $214K $4.2M $322K 18

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 88 grants on record

Minimum
$90
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$150K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

VW
Valerie G Wise 6+ yrs
Vice President & Director Leadership
MW
Murray R Wise 6+ yrs
President & Chairman Leadership
JK
Jamie Knight 6+ yrs
Sec/Treasurer Leadership
JK
Jason Klingaman 5 yrs
Director
KH
Kevin Hart 5 yrs
Director
JW
Jeff Wright 5 yrs
Director
JB
Julie Barre 6+ yrs
Director
WC
William Carlson 6+ yrs
Director
AA
Alex Anderson 6+ yrs
Director
JW
Jason Wise 6+ yrs
Director
JK
John B Kirkpatrick 6+ yrs
Director
MS
Melissa Steed 6+ yrs
Director

Grants Awarded (88 total)

Purpose
Iowa State University Ames, IA $150,000 To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, Building Fund, etc. 2020
Iowa State University Ames, IA $130,500 To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, Building Fund, etc. 2019
Yss Ames, IA $100,000 Capital Fund 2022
Iowa State University Ames, IA $89,500 To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, Building Fund, etc. 2023
Iowa State University Ames, IA $75,500 To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, Building Fund, etc. 2022
Iowa State University Ames, IA $67,500 To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, etc. 2018
Iowa State University Ames, IA $64,500 To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, Building Fund, etc. 2021
Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN $50,000 Endowment Contribution 2019
Ancient and Accepted Free Masons Springfield, IL $50,000 Support of destituter members and widows and children 2021
Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN $45,000 Endowment Contribution 2023
Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN $45,000 Endowment Contribution 2022
Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN $40,000 Endowment Contribution 2021
The Gathering Place Church Washington C H, OH $20,000 Parking Lot Project 2018
Univ of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE $20,000 To help fund Acklie Chair 2019
North naples Church Naples, FL $20,000 General giving 2023
Parkland College Foundation Champaign, IL $14,755 To fund scholarships for college students 2018
Parkland College Foundation Champaign, IL $14,755 To fund scholarships for college students 2020
Parkland College Foundation Champaign, IL $14,755 To fund scholarships for college students 2019
Parkland College Foundation Champaign, IL $14,755 To fund scholarships for college students 2021
Parkland College Foundation Champaign, IL $14,755 To fund scholarships for college students 2023
Parkland College Foundation Champaign, IL $14,755 To fund scholarships for college students 2022
Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN $10,000 Endowment Contribution 2018
Stephens Family YMCA Champaign, IL $10,000 Building Fund 2018
Univ of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE $10,000 To help fund Acklie Chair 2018
Amber Dobson Oberheim Monttiveloo, IL $10,000 Support fro crime victims 2021