Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 27-0436191

Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $280K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $21K.

Key facts about Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust

In short: Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
27-0436191
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$15,069
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$5,023
Median grant
$5,023
Total assets
$279,587
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$280K

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$15K

+11.1% YoY

Grant Count

3

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+11.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Indianapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K3 grants20203 grants20213 grants20223 grants20233 grants20243 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

The Salvation Army: $5KThe Salvation Army$5KWheeler Mission Ministries: $5KWheeler Mission Ministries$5KGleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc: $5KGleaners Food Bank of IndianaInc$5K

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE SALVATION ARMY Indianapolis, INGENERAL$5,023
WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES Indianapolis, INGENERAL$5,023
GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC Indianapolis, INGENERAL$5,023

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$279,587$276,251$279,373
Revenue$25,381$18,710$22,399
Expenses$22,082$20,497$20,513
Qualifying Distributions$17,071$15,475$16,272
Net Investment Income$20,529$14,072$16,682
Distributable Amount$17,752$16,976$15,347

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Frequently asked questions about Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust

How much does Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust give each year?

Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 3 grants.

What is Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust's typical grant size?

Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,023, and its average grant was $5,023, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust give grants?

Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).

Does Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust?

Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust reported $280K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust?

Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $280K in total assets as of 2025.

What is Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust's EIN?

Myrtle I Wiseman Charitable NP Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0436191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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