Allison Baske Wiese Family
Allison Baske Wiese Family is a private foundation based in Leesburg, Virginia. It reported giving $59,000 through 16 grants in 2025 to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing food insecurity, community recognition, arts and culture, animal rescue, and environmental conservation.
Allison Baske Wiese Family at a glance
In short: Allison Baske Wiese Family gave $59K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,000
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,688
- -93.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $761,009
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Allison Baske Wiese Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 Cedargrove Pl Sw, Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: (954) 351-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allison Baske Wiese Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loudoun Hunger Relief ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Leesburg, Virginia. In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (52%), followed by Florida (14%), Hawaii (14%), Washington, DC (10%), and Michigan (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Allison Baske Wiese Family gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2022) to $59K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loudoun Hunger Relief Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Loudoun Laurels Potomic Falls, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Maui Strong Hawaii Community Found Kahului, HI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ARS Arts Culture Center Benton Harbor, MI | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Project Knapsack Middleburg, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Health Wellness Essentials of Haw Kailua Kona, HI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| ACLU of VA Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Artists in Middleburg Middleburg, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Studios of Key West Key West, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $761,009 | $22,182 | $63,534 | $59,000 | 16 | $59,000 | $17,648 | $57,667 |
| 2024 | $802,300 | $-27,486 | $62,855 | $58,500 | 1 | $58,500 | $13,979 | $60,629 |
| 2023 | $892,641 | $32,648 | $58,075 | $52,500 | 1 | $52,500 | $28,533 | $57,151 |
| 2022 | $918,068 | $53,112 | $48,706 | $44,000 | 1 | $44,000 | $48,651 | $54,772 |
| 2021 | $913,417 | $40,212 | $52,308 | $48,000 | 1 | $48,000 | $36,154 | $61,899 |
| 2020 | $925,513 | $-1,685 | $52,939 | $49,000 | 1 | — | $14,623 | $49,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allison Baske Wiese Family reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Loudoun Hunger Relief says it works to eliminate food insecurity through access to nutritious food, community connections, and educational opportunities. ARS Arts & Culture Center describes its work as promoting arts and arts education, with a focus on underserved youth in Berrien County. Friends of Homeless Animals says it provides rescue, medical care, and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation describes its mission as “Save the Bay.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $59,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,750.
Its largest reported 2025 grants included $10,000 each to Loudoun Hunger Relief and Loudoun Laurels; $5,000 each to the Jane Goodall Institute and Maui Strong Hawaii Community Foundation; and $4,000 to ARS Arts & Culture Center. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to Project Knapsack, Health Wellness Essentials of Hawaii, and ACLU of Virginia; $2,500 each to Artists in Middleburg and Studios of Key West; and $2,000 each to Loggerhead Marine Life Center and Mote.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Allison Baske Wiese as president, Vance Wiese as vice president, and Douglas Baske as director.
Allison Baske Wiese Family is led by Allison Baske Wiese, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allison Baske Wiese
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Baske
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vance Wiese
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allison Baske Wiese Family
How much does Allison Baske Wiese Family give each year?
Allison Baske Wiese Family gave $59K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 1 grant.
What is Allison Baske Wiese Family's typical grant size?
Allison Baske Wiese Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,688, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Allison Baske Wiese Family give grants?
Allison Baske Wiese Family gives mostly in Virginia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Hawaii (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Middleburg, VA (2 grants) and Key West, FL (2 grants).
Does Allison Baske Wiese Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Allison Baske Wiese Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Allison Baske Wiese Family's largest grantees?
Allison Baske Wiese Family's largest 2025 grantees include Loudoun Hunger Relief ($10,000), Loudoun Laurels ($10,000) and Jane Goodall Institute ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Allison Baske Wiese Family?
Allison Baske Wiese Family reported $761K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allison Baske Wiese Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Loudoun Hunger Relief says it works to eliminate food insecurity through access to nutritious food, community connections, and educational opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allison Baske Wiese Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allison Baske Wiese Family's EIN?
Allison Baske Wiese Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1231254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Allison Baske Wiese Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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