The Wild Gifting Project
The Wild Gifting Project Inc is a private operating foundation based in Middletown, Connecticut. Founded in June 2021, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a deliberately broad mission to identify and fund unique charitable projects that might otherwise be overlooked by traditional philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
-59.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+41.1% YoY
Grant Count
57
+29.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
+8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to deliver grants that foster unique charitable projects, with an intentionally expansive scope. The organization seeks to find "unseen acts of grace and generosity that need encouragement (and some cash), regardless of focus," operating under the belief that "the world needs more obviously good things."
The foundation is especially interested in projects that are:
- Experimental: New approaches to tackling difficult problems
- Hard To Measure: Where "good" and "effective" results aren't always obvious or immediate
- Neglected: Benefiting people who are overlooked, under-served, or dehumanized
- Misfit: Needs that fall between standard charities or don't fit into normal giving categories or budgets
Current program areas include:
Healing Justice Fund: Identifies and rectifies charitable needs and programs in areas of social justice impacting Black and Indigenous people that don't fit neatly into standard charitable programs. Delivers support for grassroots organizations and mutual aid work in the Southern and Midwest United States.
Specific Moments of Charitable Need: Identifies and rectifies individual charitable needs that don't fit neatly into standard charitable programs. Delivers support for housing, utilities, food, transportation, and other basic needs to individuals, families, and children impacted by low income and/or temporary financial hardship.
ReparationWorks: Supports white leaders and organizations in examining their relationship to capitalism and wealth and in moving toward reparations. Offers training and infrastructure for other organizations and groups to develop reparations policies and systems.
Grantmaking
The foundation currently has paused new funding. According to their website, they are "at funding capacity and are taking a pause on funding new projects." They will begin accepting proposals again in Summer 2026.
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Average Grant
$98,900
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $17,969,194
- Total Revenue: $3,796,377
- Total Expenses: $8,580,443
- Total Giving: $3,105,797
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $21,617,458
- Total Revenue: $476,414
Staff: 2 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,208,108 | $17,969,194 | $21,617,458 |
| Revenue | $1,880,555 | $3,796,377 | $476,414 |
| Expenses | $10,052,877 | $8,580,443 | $5,522,120 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,052,877 | $8,580,443 | $5,522,119 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,830,555 | $3,796,377 | $476,414 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Wawc Healthcare ($200,000), The Healing Underground ($180,900), 1in6 Support ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WAWC HEALTHCARE TUSCALOOSA, AL | PROVIDING PRENATAL, REPRODUCTIVE, AND ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN THE GREATER TUSCALOOSA, AL AREA, ASSISTING PATIENTS IN ACCESSING MEDICAID AND/OR HEALTHCARE REFERRALS, AND PROVIDING DOULA SUPPORT AND MIDWIFERY CARE TO PREGNANT AND BIRTHING PATIENTS. | $200,000 |
| THE HEALING UNDERGROUND PORTLAND, OR | RUNNING MUTUAL AID GROUPS FOCUSED ON GROCERY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION FOR LOW INCOME, QUEER, AND BIPOC COMMUNITY MEMBERS; SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF THE GALLERY AND EXPAND OFFERINGS OF FREE OR LOW-COST CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO THE COMMUNITY. | $180,900 |
| 1IN6 SUPPORT MONTCLAIR, NJ | PROVIDING SUPPORT, CONSULTING, AND ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FOSTERING ACCOMMODATING COMMUNITIES, AND COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES DEDICATED TO CREATING A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE WORLD. | $150,000 |
| ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY JUSTICE WESTON, FL | PROVIDING LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES DURING CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS TO HELP ENSURE CHILD AND PARENTAL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT AND TO PREVENT FAMILY SEPARATION. | $150,000 |
| GUN VIOLENCE ARCHIVE WASHINGTON, DC | CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ONLINE ARCHIVE OF GUN VIOLENCE INCIDENTS COLLECTED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDIA, GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL SOURCES DAILY IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE NEAR-REAL TIME DATA ABOUT THE RESULTS OF GUN VIOLENCE. | $150,000 |
| MOSQUITO FLEET TUKWILA, WA | DEMOCRATIZE ACCESS TO PUBLIC WATERS THROUGH THEIR KAYAK LENDING LIBRARY, CENTER WATERWAYS AS SITES OF RESILIENCE AND RESISTANCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, AND SHUT DOWN FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. | $120,000 |
| STREET HEALTH DC WASHINGTON, DC | PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE AND COMPASSIONATE MEDICAL CARE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC AREA. | $105,000 |
| AUTISTIC PEOPLE OF COLOR FUND LINCOLN, NE | PROVIDING DIRECT SUPPORT, MUTUAL AID, AND REPARATIONS BY AND FOR AUTISTIC PEOPLE OF COLOR. | $100,000 |
| BLACK LOTUS HOLISTIC HEALTH COLLECTIVE PHILADELPHIA, PA | PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALING SUPPORTS, CONDUCTING TRAININGS ON TRAUMA AND ADDICTION FOR PROVIDERS WHO CARE FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA, AND FUNDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | $100,000 |
| EXPOSURE PROJECT CHARLOTTE, NC | PROVIDING HANDS-ON CAREER AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH. | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Powers: President
- Gwendolyn Powers: Treasurer
- Sydney Mitchell (also listed as Sydney Danielle Richiez): Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID POWERS | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| GWENDOLYN POWERS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| SYDNEY MITCHELL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: WILDGIFTINGPROJECT.ORG
- Phone: 646-334-3081
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 900 Washington St #1025, Middletown, CT 06457
- EIN: 85-4035968
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since June 2021
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Wild Gifting Project fund?
The foundation's mission is to deliver grants that foster unique charitable projects, with an intentionally expansive scope. The organization seeks to find "unseen acts of grace and generosity that need encouragement (and some cash), regardless of focus," operating under the belief that "the world needs more obviously good things." The foundation is especially interested in projects that are: • **Experimental**: New approaches to tackling difficult problems • **Hard To Measure**: Where "good" a…
How do I apply for a grant from The Wild Gifting Project?
**Grant Sizes and Activity:** • Typical award range: $1,499–$361,125 • Median grant size: $75,000 • Average grant size: $98,900 • Recent grant activity shows 21 grants distributed **Application Process:** The foundation currently has paused new funding. According to their website, they are "at funding capacity and are taking a pause on funding new projects." They will begin accepting proposals again in Summer 2026. For future submissions, applicants should write to the foundation with: • Who yo…
What size grants does The Wild Gifting Project award?
In 2025, The Wild Gifting Project awarded 57 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Wild Gifting Project's EIN?
The Wild Gifting Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4035968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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