The Robert I Wishnick Foundation
The Robert I Wishnick Foundation, also known as the William Wishnick Foundation, is a private family foundation incorporated in Illinois in 1951 and granted tax-exempt status in August 1952. Based in Dalton Gardens, Idaho, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting diverse nonprofit causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$319K
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
38
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's philosophy centers on supporting nonprofits that align with individual board members' values. According to the foundation's stated purpose, "We donate to non-profits that each Board Member believes in." The foundation does not accept unrequested solicitations.
The foundation supports a broad spectrum of causes, including:
- Animal welfare
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environmental causes
- Health and medical research
- Human services
- Jewish people and organizations
- People with disabilities
- People with diseases and illnesses
- Public safety and disaster management
- Religion
- International human rights
- Community and economic development
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Bonner and Kootenai counties in Idaho and Salt Lake and Summit counties in Utah. However, the foundation also funds organizations across numerous states including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,400,601
- Total Revenues: $382,340
- Total Expenses: $363,572
- Investment Income and Dividends: $384,400
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,400,601 | $7,016,632 | $8,215,647 |
| Revenue | $382,340 | $307,053 | $244,515 |
| Expenses | $363,572 | $372,513 | $491,063 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $329,334 | $337,891 | $452,284 |
| Net Investment Income | $350,162 | $311,024 | $306,294 |
| Distributable Amount | $349,360 | $366,416 | $414,590 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ami Jo Gibson — President
- Howard Schur — Investment Officer
All leadership and trustees work without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMI JO GIBSON | President | — | — |
| HOWARD SCHUR | INVEST. OFFICER | — | — |
| LISA WISHNICK | Trustee | — | — |
| KENDALL WISHNICK ADAMS | Trustee | — | — |
| JENNIFER ROTHBERG | Secretary/Treas | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grants to organizations including Nik's Wish, a Rockford-based nonprofit, and has supported various regional and national organizations across its focus areas.
More than $8K gifted to Nik\u2019s Wish, a Rockford-based nonprofitRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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