Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation
Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Houston, Texas. The foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to organizations across the United States, with a focus on empowering women through education and healthcare initiatives.
Key facts about Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation
- EIN
- 45-4059674
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,341
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $1,959
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation's 16 itemized 2024 grants were Connecticut (32%), Texas (24%) and Pennsylvania (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants) and Newhaven, CT (2 grants). None of its 16 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Impact" (11 grants).
Is Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $417; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $327 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$31K
-78.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-86.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is dedicated to empowering women through education and healthcare by writing grants to organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
Primary funding areas:
- Women's Education: Programs that support women's education
- Healthcare Initiatives: Projects focused on women's healthcare
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$15,000
Average Grant
$24,300
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities. Funding reaches across numerous states including California, Texas, New York, and other U.S. locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 16 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,910,079 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $454,676
- Total Revenue: $330,647
- Giving Rate: 7.5% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Yale University ($10,000), Eco-Soap Bank ($5,000), Women's Storybook Project of Texas ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YALE UNIVERSITY NEWHAVEN, CT | SOCIAL IMPACT | $10,000 |
| ECO-SOAP BANK PITTSBURGH, PA | HEALTHCARE | $5,000 |
| WOMEN'S STORYBOOK PROJECT OF TEXAS AUSTIN, TX | SOCIAL IMPACT | $5,000 |
| THORN MANHATTANBEACH, CA | SOCIAL IMPACT | $5,000 |
| TOOLS & TIARAS INC JAMAICA QUEENS, NY | SOCIAL IMPACT | $1,023 |
| BAPTIST WOMEN IN MINISTRY ATLANTA, GA | RELIGION | $1,000 |
| THE WOMEN'S HOME HOUSTON, TX | SOCIAL IMPACT | $1,000 |
| BLINKNOW FOUNDATION MENDHAM, NJ | SOCIAL IMPACT | $1,000 |
| PARTNERS FOR HARRIS COUNTY CHILDREN HOUSTON, TX | SOCIAL IMPACT | $1,000 |
| PLANE WOMEN'S PRISON DAYTON, TX | SOCIAL IMPACT | $600 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Debra L. McLeod – President and Treasurer
- Jay K. Sears – Chairman, Vice President, and Secretary
- William J. McLeod – Director
All leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra L McLeod | President/Treasury | 55 | — |
| Jay K Sears | Chairman/VP/Secretary | 2 | — |
| William J McLeod | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.gmtw.org
- Address: 14529 Memorial Dr, Ste A, Houston, TX 77079
- EIN: 45-4059674
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation fund?
The foundation is dedicated to empowering women through education and healthcare by writing grants to organizations in the U.S. and abroad. **Primary funding areas:** • Women's Education: Programs that support women's education • Healthcare Initiatives: Projects focused on women's healthcare
How do I apply for a grant from Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving reported: $143,366 (2023) • Number of grants: 7 grants (2023) • Median grant size: $15,000 • Grant range: $1,000 - $50,000 • Average grant size: $24,300 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Where does Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities. Funding reaches across numerous states including California, Texas, New York, and other U.S. locations.
What size grants does Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation award?
In 2024, Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation's EIN?
Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4059674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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