The Wren Family Foundation Inc
The Wren Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $223K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Wren Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wren Family Foundation Inc gave $15K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,350
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,193
- +99.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $222,643
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (72% 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 Wren Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providencia WPB ($7K). Together the top 7 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wren Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 154% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $17K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providencia WPB West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use | $6,500 |
| Delray Beach Public Library Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use | $1,600 |
| The Lords Place West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use | $1,500 |
| Eat Better Live Better Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use | $1,500 |
| No Kid Hungry Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Use | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GA | Unrestricted Use | $1,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted Use | $1,250 |
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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 | $222,643 | $16,983 | $16,556 | $15,350 | 7 | $15,350 | $16,983 | $9,944 |
| 2023 | $222,216 | $12,511 | $13,907 | $12,107 | 11 | $12,107 | $12,511 | $9,293 |
| 2022 | $223,612 | $-5,731 | $16,524 | $16,500 | 5 | $16,500 | $7,548 | $8,924 |
| 2021 | $245,867 | $245,867 | — | — | — | — | $19,857 | $11,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wren Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wren Family Foundation Inc is led by Gwen Wren, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gwen Wren
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Grizzle
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Wren
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Wren Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Wren Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wren Family Foundation Inc gave $15K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 11 grants.
What is The Wren Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wren Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,193, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wren Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wren Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Wren Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wren Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wren Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wren Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Providencia WPB ($6,500), Delray Beach Public Library ($1,600) and The Lords Place ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wren Family Foundation Inc?
The Wren Family Foundation Inc reported $223K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Wren Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wren Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2534277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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