The Anise Wallace Foundation
The Anise Wallace Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $730K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $80K.
The Anise Wallace Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anise Wallace Foundation gave $40K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,750
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,625
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $729,606
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Anise Wallace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church of Atlant ($30K). Together the top 6 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Anise Wallace Foundation gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $45K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlant Atlanta, GA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden Atlanta, GA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Arts Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Georgia Aquarium Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Piedmont Hospital Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $250 |
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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 | $729,606 | $108,680 | $56,809 | $39,750 | 6 | $39,750 | $80,388 | $46,610 |
| 2024 | $677,735 | $87,168 | $61,459 | $45,000 | 6 | $45,000 | $55,614 | $43,731 |
| 2023 | $652,026 | $49,841 | $52,753 | $39,000 | 6 | $39,000 | $36,123 | $38,285 |
| 2022 | $654,938 | $27,442 | $42,274 | $27,400 | 3 | $27,400 | $21,655 | $39,085 |
| 2021 | $669,770 | $89,886 | $60,777 | $43,508 | 7 | $43,508 | $68,716 | $46,778 |
| 2020 | $640,661 | $36,916 | $41,064 | $28,250 | 7 | — | $26,006 | $37,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anise Wallace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Anise Wallace Foundation is led by Brad Ferguson, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
$11K (2020) → $14K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Brad Ferguson (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Anise Wallace Foundation
How much does The Anise Wallace Foundation give each year?
The Anise Wallace Foundation gave $40K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is The Anise Wallace Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anise Wallace Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,625, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anise Wallace Foundation give grants?
The Anise Wallace Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does The Anise Wallace Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Anise Wallace Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anise Wallace Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anise Wallace Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church of Atlant ($30,000), Atlanta Botanical Garden ($3,000) and Atlanta Beltline Partnership ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anise Wallace Foundation?
The Anise Wallace Foundation reported $730K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Anise Wallace Foundation's EIN?
The Anise Wallace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6468784. 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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