The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a is a private foundation, based in Stonington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $724K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $177K.
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a at a glance
In short: The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $723,895
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (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 Michael M Wiseman and Helen a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New England Science and Sailing Foundation ($20K).
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $161K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | To empower students with leadership, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving skills | $20,000 |
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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 | $723,895 | $218,067 | $26,212 | $20,000 | 1 | $23,000 | $177,067 | $26,270 |
| 2024 | $532,040 | $131,349 | $31,022 | $25,000 | 1 | $28,000 | $130,349 | $23,906 |
| 2023 | $431,713 | $103,206 | $86,810 | $82,000 | 6 | $84,813 | $102,268 | $25,021 |
| 2022 | $415,317 | $58,978 | $145,081 | $140,000 | 5 | $142,700 | $58,078 | $31,186 |
| 2021 | $501,420 | $53,062 | $90,468 | $87,000 | 7 | $89,443 | $52,249 | $37,098 |
| 2020 | $538,826 | $266,050 | $164,485 | $161,350 | 9 | — | $15,300 | $29,428 |
| 2019 | $437,261 | $14,646 | $132,407 | $129,000 | 10 | — | $13,896 | $32,879 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helen A. Garten
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael M. Wiseman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a
How much does The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a give each year?
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a?
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a reported $724K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (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.
Where does The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a operate?
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Texas.
What is The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a's EIN?
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4149893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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