The Bob Wiser Charitable
The Bob Wiser Charitable is a private foundation based in Catlett, Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $280,000 through 11 grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Virginia.
The Bob Wiser Charitable at a glance
In short: The Bob Wiser Charitable gave $280K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,000
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,455
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $6,663,432
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bob Wiser Charitable
- 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: 1969 Wiser Way, Catlett, VA 20119
Phone: (703) 328-4190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bob Wiser Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth for Tomorrow ($200K). Together the top 10 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 66 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 1% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bob Wiser Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2020) to $420K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth for Tomorrow Catlett, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $200,000 |
| The Chance Foundation Catlett, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Officer Down Memorial Page Fairfax, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Love Leo Haymarket, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Virginia Fairfax, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Blue and Gray Search and Rescue Dogs Woodstock, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposesfurtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue Catlett, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Fauquier SPCA Warrenton, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Hope for Horses Galt, CA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center Haymarket, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
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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 | $6,663,432 | $428,703 | $340,705 | $280,000 | 11 | $280,000 | $367,850 | $408,974 |
| 2024 | $6,575,434 | $309,397 | $416,667 | $340,000 | 12 | $340,000 | $203,750 | $380,152 |
| 2023 | $6,682,704 | $282,221 | $550,845 | $420,000 | 16 | $420,000 | $192,856 | $364,336 |
| 2022 | $6,951,328 | $565,976 | $499,107 | $350,000 | 13 | $449,429 | $476,508 | $418,571 |
| 2021 | $6,884,459 | $378,339 | $473,527 | $338,000 | 14 | — | $286,279 | $401,379 |
| 2020 | $6,979,647 | $225,427 | $385,988 | $240,000 | 11 | — | $126,242 | $364,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bob Wiser Charitable reported a distributable amount of $409K 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 a range of organizations. The Chance Foundation describes its mission as rescuing and treating abandoned and abused dogs. Special Olympics Virginia says it provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to athletes or their families. Virginia Hunters Who Care describes its mission as providing venison for people in need through feeding and distribution agencies. Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center says it seeks to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. Fauquier SPCA describes its work as providing refuge and homes for animals and educating the public about spaying and neutering.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $280,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest grants were $200,000 to Youth for Tomorrow and $60,000 to The Chance Foundation, both in Catlett, Virginia. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Officer Down Memorial Page and $3,000 each to Love Leo and Special Olympics Virginia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tammy Jo Suter, Russell Bryan Wiser, and Heather Fetzer as co-trustees.
The Bob Wiser Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell Bryan Wiser
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Tammy Jo Suter
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Heather Fetzer
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$6K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frances Wright Estate (2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Frances Wright (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
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 $1K, to Tammy Jo Suter (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bob Wiser Charitable
How much does The Bob Wiser Charitable give each year?
The Bob Wiser Charitable gave $280K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $340K across 12 grants.
What is The Bob Wiser Charitable's typical grant size?
The Bob Wiser Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $25,455, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bob Wiser Charitable give grants?
The Bob Wiser Charitable gives mostly in Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Catlett, VA (3 grants), Fairfax, VA (2 grants) and Haymarket, VA (2 grants).
Who are The Bob Wiser Charitable's largest grantees?
The Bob Wiser Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Youth for Tomorrow ($200,000), The Chance Foundation ($60,000) and Officer Down Memorial Page ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bob Wiser Charitable?
The Bob Wiser Charitable reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $409K (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 does The Bob Wiser Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Chance Foundation describes its mission as rescuing and treating abandoned and abused dogs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bob Wiser Charitable?
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 The Bob Wiser Charitable's EIN?
The Bob Wiser Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6372531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bob Wiser Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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