Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $101K.
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation gave $36K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,660
- +113.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,887
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,354
- Total assets
- $1,028,111
- +4.7% 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 October 2026.
Who Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn University Foundation ($15K). Together the top 3 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 281% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | General Support | $15,088 |
| Atmore Rotary Clubs Academic All Star Program Atmore, AL | Scholarships | $10,354 |
| First Baptist Church Atmore, AL | General Support | $10,218 |
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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 | $1,028,111 | $131,705 | $86,658 | $35,660 | 3 | $45,484 | $100,773 | $53,967 |
| 2023 | $982,256 | $397,591 | $55,980 | $16,668 | 2 | $32,337 | $374,670 | $44,748 |
| 2022 | $650,232 | $14,985 | $16,417 | $9,250 | 2 | $9,250 | $12,582 | $23,269 |
| 2021 | $150,472 | $12,373 | $12,447 | $9,350 | 2 | $9,350 | $11,165 | $9,250 |
| 2020 | $150,546 | $7,232 | $12,379 | $9,200 | 2 | — | $7,232 | $9,511 |
| 2019 | $155,693 | $7,942 | $13,513 | $9,300 | 2 | — | $9,306 | $9,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is Hancock Whitney Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hancock Whitney Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$10K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: First National Bank & Trust (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: First National Bank & Trust-Fbc (2019–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Hancock Whitney Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation
How much does Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation gave $36K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
What is Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,354, and its average grant was $11,887, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable 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 Atmore, AL (2 grants).
Does Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation?
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1581735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Ulay & Edith Wise Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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