The Wyland Foundation Inc
The Wyland Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports $115,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations.
The Wyland Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wyland Foundation Inc gave $115K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,500
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $634,405
- +75.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wyland Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10482 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (614) 267-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wyland Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arise Rwanda Ministries Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (26%), Missouri (17%), and Michigan (17%), followed by the District of Columbia (9%) and Illinois (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wyland Foundation Inc gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 326% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $12K (2020) to $145K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arise Rwanda Ministries Inc Portland, OR | Community | $30,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Religious | $20,000 |
| Gainey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Community | $20,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Community | $10,000 |
| Opportunity International Oak Brook, IL | Community | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Community | $5,000 |
| Golf Fore Africa Scottsdale, AZ | Community | $5,000 |
| The ISI Life McArthur, OH | Religious | $5,000 |
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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 | $634,405 | $862,694 | $117,247 | $115,000 | 10 | $115,000 | $32,786 | $49,029 |
| 2023 | $361,301 | $239,385 | $146,043 | $145,000 | 8 | $145,000 | $4,948 | $17,982 |
| 2022 | $401,109 | $3,764 | $49,392 | $44,000 | 1 | $44,000 | $2,177 | $22,723 |
| 2021 | $446,737 | $416,741 | $27,864 | $27,000 | 1 | $27,000 | $164,728 | $10,154 |
| 2020 | $177,958 | $49,089 | $12,908 | $12,000 | 1 | — | $31,259 | $8,352 |
| 2019 | $143,360 | $139,996 | $219 | — | — | — | $1,192 | $2,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wyland Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 grantees describe a range of missions: Arise Rwanda Ministries says it works to address poverty in Boneza, Rwanda through education, clean water, healthcare, pastoral care, and economic development; Fellowship of Christian Athletes says it aims to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the church; and Fractured Atlas says it works to make the path from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in government accountability and the rule of law (Judicial Watch), financial solutions and training for people living in poverty in developing countries (Opportunity International), and support for families in extreme poverty in Africa (Golf Fore Africa). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $115,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Among the largest were $30,000 to Arise Rwanda Ministries, $20,000 each to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Gainey Foundation, and $10,000 each to Judicial Watch and Opportunity International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James H Wyland as President/Treasurer.
The Wyland Foundation Inc is led by James H Wyland, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James H Wyland
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Wyland Foundation Inc
How much does The Wyland Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wyland Foundation Inc gave $115K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 8 grants.
What is The Wyland Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wyland Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wyland Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wyland Foundation Inc's top state is Oregon, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (17%) and Michigan (17%).
Does The Wyland Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Wyland Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (6 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The Wyland Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wyland Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Arise Rwanda Ministries Inc ($30,000), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($20,000) and Gainey Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wyland Foundation Inc?
The Wyland Foundation Inc reported $634K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wyland Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wyland Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wyland Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wyland Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1771315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Wyland 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Wyland Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Wyland Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wyland-foundation-inc-morg_c0ced485e4e7403e9c426550d8245357
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