THE MARY FREEMAN WISDOM FOUNDATION
https://WWW.MARYFREEMANWISDOMFOUNDATION.ORG
$4.8M
Total Assets (2023)
$231K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2023)
$231K
Giving on File
(1 yr)
(1 yr)
14
Grants on File
$16K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ONLINE ONLY THE FOUNDATION IS NOT
Phone
5042078555
Deadlines
APRIL 1ST
How to Apply
THE ONLINE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE PURPOSE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION, WHY YOUR ORGANIZATION IS REQUESTING THE GRANT, WHAT OUTCOMES YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE AND HOW YOU WILL SPEND THE FUNDS IF A GRANT IS MADE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN 2024.
Restrictions
PETITIONING ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OR BE A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR ANY PURPOSE. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PURCHASE TICKETS NOR DOES IT PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISING EVENTS SUCH AS GALAS, ETC. PRIMARY CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN 2024.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $4.8M | $43K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $4.7M | $-285K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $5.5M | $167K | N/A |
| 2023 | $231K | $4.8M | $176K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 14 grants on record
Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$28K
Maximum
$41K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW WISDOM | TRUSTEE | — |
| NED BENJAMIN | SECRETARY | — |
| ARTHUR WISDOM | TRUSTEE | — |
| STUART BENJAMIN | PRESIDENT | — |
| ADELAIDE BENJAMIN | TRUSTEE | — |
| ANDREW WISDOM | TREASURER | — |
| MATT WISDOM | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (14 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $41,000 | PERFORMING ARTS TO NOLA COMMUNITY | 2023 |
| GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $38,500 | CHARITABLE CENTER FOR PHILANTROPY | 2023 |
| NEW ORLEANS STARTUP FUND INC | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $38,500 | PROVIDE RESOURCES TO EARLY STAGE COS | 2023 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST INC | HOUSTON, TX | $28,500 | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE & SEX ED | 2023 |
| LOUISE S MCGEHEE SCHOOL | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $15,000 | PREK - 12TH GRADE EDUCATION | 2023 |
| LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $15,000 | PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA IN GULF SOUTH | 2023 |
| BRIDGE HOUSE CORPORATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $10,000 | LONG-TERM SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT | 2023 |
| FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES SE LA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $10,000 | SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | 2023 |
| COURT WATCH NOLA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $10,000 | CRIMINAL COURT ETHICS & FAIRNESS | 2023 |
| NC SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH FDN | DURHAM, NC | $6,000 | STEM EDUCATION | 2023 |
| MAKE MUSIC NOLA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $5,000 | ADOPT AN INSTRUMENT PROGRAM IN NOLA | 2023 |
| THE BRIGHT SCHOOL | CHATTANOOGA, TN | $5,000 | PREK - 5TH GRADE EDUCATION | 2023 |
| LA CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $5,000 | NONPROFIT LAW OFFICE FOR YOUTH | 2023 |
| ROOTED ONES | LAPLACE, LA | $3,500 | MENTORING FOR YOUNG MEN | 2023 |