The Wiggins Foundation Inc
The Wiggins Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 58 grants totaling $896,000 to organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, a hospital, and a conservation society.
The Wiggins Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wiggins Foundation Inc gave $896K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Minnesota. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $896,000
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,448
- +49.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $20,486,746
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (18 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (28% 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 Wiggins Foundation Inc
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wiggins Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Accessible Space Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $603K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 222 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (28%), Montana (17%), Connecticut (14%), Puerto Rico (12%), and Nebraska (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wiggins Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 56 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $459K (2020) to $896K (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $896K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible Space Inc St. Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | to support the endowment campaign fund | $100,000 |
| Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Austin Catholic Schools Inc Austin, MN | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hogar MIS Primeros Pasos Inc Vega Alta, PR | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Partnership for Modern Puerto Rico Inc San Juan, PR | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $20,486,746 | $1,950,056 | $1,002,129 | $896,000 | 58 | $961,453 | $920,180 | $1,062,059 |
| 2023 | $19,095,840 | $-1,000,223 | $595,479 | $506,500 | 49 | $567,100 | $500,387 | $969,393 |
| 2022 | $20,691,542 | $9,226,509 | $644,062 | $543,560 | 46 | $586,973 | $165,554 | $559,022 |
| 2021 | $12,109,095 | $3,811,868 | $603,912 | $505,000 | 29 | $550,991 | $3,773,967 | $588,093 |
| 2020 | $8,901,139 | $672,870 | $536,414 | $458,500 | 40 | — | $641,691 | $546,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wiggins Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 went to organizations whose stated missions include accessible housing and care for adults with disabilities, seniors, and veterans; education; disability services; healthcare; child welfare; and community service and conservation. For example, Accessible Space Inc says it provides accessible housing with care for adults with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. Yellowstone Club Community Foundation says it supports qualified nonprofits promoting community service, education, and conservation in the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $896,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $150,000 to Accessible Space Inc; $100,000 to Yellowstone Club Community Foundation for its endowment campaign fund; $52,500 to Macalester College; and $50,000 each to Austin Catholic Schools Inc, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, Stamford Hospital, and Yellowstone Club Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Maxwell Wiggins as director, Stephen F Wiggins as president and director, and Genevieve Rosie Wiggins Antill as director.
The Wiggins Foundation Inc is led by Stephen F Wiggins, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen F Wiggins
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Rosie Wiggins Antill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Maxwell Wiggins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Wiggins Foundation Inc
How much does The Wiggins Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wiggins Foundation Inc gave $896K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $507K across 49 grants.
What is The Wiggins Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wiggins Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,448, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wiggins Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Wiggins Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wiggins Foundation Inc's top state is Minnesota, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (17%) and Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Darien, CT (4 grants), San Juan, PR (3 grants) and Holderness, NH (3 grants).
Does The Wiggins Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Wiggins Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wiggins Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wiggins Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Accessible Space Inc ($150,000), Yellowstone Club Community Foundation ($150,000 across 2 grants) and Macalester College ($52,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wiggins Foundation Inc?
The Wiggins Foundation Inc reported $20.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $961K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Wiggins Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include accessible housing and care for adults with disabilities, seniors, and veterans; education; disability services; healthcare; child welfare; and community service and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wiggins Foundation Inc?
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 Wiggins Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wiggins Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1415108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wiggins Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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