The Wisner Family Foundation
The Wisner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntsville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Wisner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wisner Family Foundation gave $6K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,505
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,101
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $675
- Total assets
- $84,992
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% 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 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miscellaneous Under 40000 ($3K). Together the top 5 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wisner Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $5K (2020) to $6K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Under 40000 Huntsville, AL | To Provide Financial Assistance | $2,830 |
| Cumberland School of Law Birmingham, AL | To Provide Financial Assistance | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | To Provide Financial Assistance | $675 |
| YMCA Huntsville, AL | To Provide Financial Assistance | $500 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | To Provide Financial Assistance | $500 |
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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 | $84,992 | $5,937 | $5,899 | $5,505 | 5 | $5,505 | $5,937 | $5,231 |
| 2023 | $84,954 | $2,968 | $5,451 | $4,998 | 5 | $4,998 | $2,968 | $4,696 |
| 2022 | $87,437 | $2,873 | $5,361 | $5,025 | 5 | $5,025 | $2,873 | $4,938 |
| 2021 | $89,925 | $4,416 | $6,656 | $6,127 | 5 | — | $4,416 | $5,241 |
| 2020 | $92,165 | $2,030 | $5,905 | $4,752 | 5 | — | $2,030 | $5,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wisner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wisner Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irene Wisner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Wisner
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Wisner Family Foundation
How much does The Wisner Family Foundation give each year?
The Wisner Family Foundation gave $6K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is The Wisner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wisner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $675, and its average grant was $1,101, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wisner Family Foundation give grants?
The Wisner Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Huntsville, AL (2 grants).
Does The Wisner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Wisner Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Financial Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are The Wisner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wisner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miscellaneous Under 40000 ($2,830), Cumberland School of Law ($1,000) and University of Alabama ($675), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wisner Family Foundation?
The Wisner Family Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Wisner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wisner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1638248. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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