The Wisner Family Foundation
The Wisner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $197K. Net investment income was $213K.
The Wisner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wisner Family Foundation gave $197K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,180
- +74.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,169
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,393,819
- +37.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wisner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Butte Community Co-Ordinated Child Child C ($100K). Together the top 7 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wisner Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2020) to $197K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Butte Community Co-Ordinated Child Child C Butte, MT | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc Amado, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $31,680 |
| Friends of the Whitehall Community Library Inc Whitehall, MT | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Childrens House of Norman Inc Norman, OK | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Butte Spirit Center Butte, MT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Valley Community Foundation Whitehall, MT | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gold Junction Presents Whitehall, MT | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,393,819 | $1,695,519 | $232,394 | $197,180 | 7 | $216,238 | $212,804 | $269,518 |
| 2023 | $3,930,694 | $1,032,575 | $143,699 | $113,000 | 4 | $132,601 | $83,283 | $197,919 |
| 2022 | $3,041,818 | $321,688 | $122,880 | $97,900 | 8 | $107,342 | $58,992 | $134,553 |
| 2021 | $2,843,010 | $1,364,200 | $128,484 | $96,500 | 6 | $109,808 | $116,024 | $129,436 |
| 2020 | $1,607,294 | $-119,775 | $87,500 | $74,000 | 7 | — | $15,245 | $83,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wisner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wisner Family Foundation is led by Sean Wisner, CFO, President, Director & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sean Wisner
CFO, President, Director & Secretary
Chief Financial Officer & Director → CFO, Director & Secretary, 2021
CFO, Director & Secretary → CFO, President, Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Wisner
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Knox
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brett Wisner (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
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 Wisner Family Foundation
How much does The Wisner Family Foundation give each year?
The Wisner Family Foundation gave $197K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 4 grants.
What is The Wisner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wisner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,169, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wisner Family Foundation give grants?
The Wisner Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (16%) and Oklahoma (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Whitehall, MT (3 grants) and Butte, MT (2 grants).
Does The Wisner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Wisner Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wisner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wisner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Butte Community Co-Ordinated Child Child C ($100,000), Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc ($31,680) and Friends of the Whitehall Community Library Inc ($27,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wisner Family Foundation?
The Wisner Family Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (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 is The Wisner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wisner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1829984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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