Wicklow Foundation
Wicklow Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $324K. Net investment income was $459K.
Wicklow Foundation at a glance
In short: Wicklow Foundation gave $324K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,000
- +194.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,800
- +253.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,642,790
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (57% 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 Wicklow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Fe Institute ($185K). Together the top 5 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wicklow Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1196% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $324K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Institute Santa Fe, NM | The contribution of $185,000 is intended for the Santa Fe Institute | $185,000 |
| Stevenson School Carmel, CA | This contribution of $100,000 is intended for the Robert Louis Stevenson School's planned Math, Science, and Engineering Center | $100,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | The contribution of $25,000 is intended for the Protect Democracy Project | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago, IL | The contribution of $10,000 is intended for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago's Access for Every Child Fund. | $10,000 |
| Bowman School Palo Alto, CA | The contribution of $4,000 is intended for the Bowman School | $4,000 |
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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 | $4,642,790 | $476,074 | $349,479 | $324,000 | 5 | $324,015 | $458,834 | $216,861 |
| 2023 | $4,325,555 | $195,208 | $155,535 | $110,000 | 6 | $110,000 | $156,486 | $205,872 |
| 2022 | $3,802,112 | $44,572 | $299,378 | $255,000 | 6 | $255,030 | $49,128 | $223,630 |
| 2021 | $5,049,049 | $1,389,443 | $42,842 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $365,798 | $207,090 |
| 2020 | $3,719,825 | $3,006,833 | $235 | — | — | — | $6,833 | $42,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wicklow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wicklow Foundation is led by Daniel V. Tierney, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel V. Tierney
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anke Faber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McCarthy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Emma Cuadrado (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Zaleski (2020–2022) — Director
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 Wicklow Foundation
How much does Wicklow Foundation give each year?
Wicklow Foundation gave $324K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
What is Wicklow Foundation's typical grant size?
Wicklow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $64,800, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wicklow Foundation give grants?
Wicklow Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (32%) and District of Columbia (8%).
Does Wicklow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wicklow Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wicklow Foundation's largest grantees?
Wicklow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Fe Institute ($185,000), Stevenson School ($100,000) and Protect Democracy Project ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wicklow Foundation?
Wicklow Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wicklow Foundation?
Wicklow Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wicklow Foundation's EIN?
Wicklow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2244492. 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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