Wickman Family Foundation Inc
Wickman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Harvard, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including organizations in Harvard and other Massachusetts communities, as well as organizations in several other states.
Wickman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wickman Family Foundation Inc gave $26K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,200
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,638
- +79.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $559,896
- +15.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wickman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27 Willow Road, Harvard, MA 01451
Phone: (508) 479-0617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wickman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard Unitarian Church ($16K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. Other reported recipient-state shares were Colorado, 6%; Pennsylvania, 4%; Michigan, 4%; and New York, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wickman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $21K (2021) to $28K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Unitarian Church Harvard, MA | To fund operations | $16,000 |
| Harvard Historical Society Harvard, MA | To fund operations | $1,200 |
| George School Newtown, PA | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Fivesparks Harvard, MA | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Young Heroes Ft Collins, CO | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| First Descent Denver, CO | To fund operations | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To fund operations | $500 |
| NRDC New York, NY | To fund operations | $500 |
| Groton Hill Music Center Groton, MA | To fund operations | $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 | $559,896 | $116,595 | $33,157 | $26,200 | 16 | $27,700 | $120,962 | $28,744 |
| 2023 | $485,408 | $111,116 | $34,377 | $28,350 | 31 | $29,775 | $109,479 | $21,502 |
| 2022 | $355,201 | $107,891 | $28,916 | $23,000 | 17 | $24,395 | $100,251 | $17,499 |
| 2021 | $348,177 | $105,936 | $25,521 | $20,600 | 17 | $21,985 | $126,949 | $14,946 |
| 2020 | $230,007 | $102,113 | $30,530 | $27,500 | 22 | — | $102,041 | $9,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wickman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 grants included support for organizations in fields such as religion, local history, education, disability services, and environmental conservation. These are reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions: Harvard Historical Society says it collects and preserves historical materials and offers local-history education; Open Sky Community Services says it provides services for adults with developmental and psychiatric disabilities; and Environmental Defense Fund and World Wildlife Fund describe missions centered on environmental protection and nature conservation, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $26,200 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable awards included $16,000 to Harvard Unitarian Church for operations; $1,200 to Harvard Historical Society for operations; and $1,000 each to George School, the University of Michigan, Fivesparks, and Young Heroes, each for operations. Other listed recipients included First Descent, Nature Conservancy, NRDC, Groton Hill Music Center, World Wildlife Fund, and Environmental Defense Fund, each receiving $500 for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Willie D Wickman and Darrell L Wickman as directors.
Wickman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell L Wickman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie D Wickman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Wickman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Wickman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Wickman Family Foundation Inc gave $26K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 31 grants.
What is Wickman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wickman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,638, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wickman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Wickman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harvard, MA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Wickman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Wickman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To fund operations" (16 grants).
Who are Wickman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wickman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard Unitarian Church ($16,000), Harvard Historical Society ($1,200) and George School ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wickman Family Foundation Inc?
Wickman Family Foundation Inc reported $560K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (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 does Wickman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in fields such as religion, local history, education, disability services, and environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wickman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wickman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wickman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3677192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wickman Family 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.
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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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