The Wasie Foundation
The Wasie Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. In 2024, it awarded grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving children, supporting hospitals, providing end-of-life care, and assisting people with serious mental illnesses.
The Wasie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wasie Foundation gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Florida. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,707,900
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,329
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,049,624
- -21.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wasie Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 558, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: (612) 961-7293
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wasie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 4KIDS of South Florida Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 102 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 13% to recipients in Minnesota. The filing reports 0% for California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wasie Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $139K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 641% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $591K (2020) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4KIDS of South Florida Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $500,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation Inc Hollywood, FL | Capital Improvements | $300,000 |
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc Fort Myers, FL | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc Fort Myers, FL | Capital Improvements | $200,000 |
| The Immokalee Foundation Inc Naples, FL | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace St. Paul, MN | Capital Improvements | $100,000 |
| The Immokalee Foundation Inc Naples, FL | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Vail Place Hopkins, MN | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Gilda's Club Twin Cities Inc Minnetonka, MN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation St. Paul, MN | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,049,624 | $1,013,781 | $2,518,436 | $1,707,900 | 21 | $2,398,805 | $897,572 | $374,494 |
| 2023 | $9,016,504 | $270,492 | $2,963,007 | $2,092,744 | 18 | $2,825,733 | $144,907 | $485,969 |
| 2022 | $11,332,423 | $1,306,732 | $3,984,049 | $3,086,403 | 22 | $3,799,620 | $1,201,748 | $612,925 |
| 2021 | $17,983,117 | $1,294,062 | $1,837,845 | $978,823 | 21 | $1,668,431 | $1,099,954 | $817,347 |
| 2020 | $17,768,066 | $-654,367 | $1,386,347 | $591,369 | 20 | — | — | $786,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wasie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $374K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included general operating support, program support, and capital improvements. Recipients included hospitals and health-related organizations, as well as organizations with other charitable missions.
For example, The Immokalee Foundation describes its work as building pathways to success for local children through education, vocation, and life-skills programs. Our Lady of Peace says it cares for people near the end of life, regardless of means. Vail Place describes its mission as helping people with serious mental illnesses avoid crisis, achieve stability, and pursue active lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $1,707,900. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards included $500,000 to 4KIDS OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC for general operations, $300,000 to JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC for capital improvements, and two $200,000 grants to LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC, for program support and capital improvements. THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION INC received $200,000 for general operations and $50,000 for program support.
The foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $2,092,744 in 2023 and 22 grants totaling $3,086,403 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- GREGG D SJOQUIST — President/CEO/Director
- DANILLE B MATHISON — Executive Director/Vice President/Treasurer/Director
- SANDRA D MUVDI — Director
The Wasie Foundation is led by Gregg D. Sjoquist, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregg D. Sjoquist
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $247K (2024)
Danille B. Mathison
Executive Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Executive Director, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary → Executive Director, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
Executive Director, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → Executive Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Sandra D. Muvdi
Director
Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda M. Cooke (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Regina C. Bergeron (2020–2022) — Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $247K, to Gregg D Sjoquist (President/CEO/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Wasie Foundation
How much does The Wasie Foundation give each year?
The Wasie Foundation gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 18 grants.
What is The Wasie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wasie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $81,329, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wasie Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Wasie Foundation give grants?
The Wasie Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (3 grants), St. Paul, MN (3 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does The Wasie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Wasie Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants) and "Capital Improvements" (6 grants).
Who are The Wasie Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wasie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 4KIDS of South Florida Inc ($500,000), Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc ($400,000 across 2 grants) and Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation Inc ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wasie Foundation?
The Wasie Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $374K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wasie Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support, program support, and capital improvements. Recipients included hospitals and health-related organizations, as well as organizations with other charitable missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wasie Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wasie Foundation's EIN?
The Wasie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0911636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wasie Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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