Wigginton Educational Foundation
Wigginton Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Haven, Michigan. Its 2025 filing describes eligible recipients as worthy and needy students in the Grand Haven School District who live in Ottawa or Muskegon County.
Wigginton Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Wigginton Educational Foundation gave $29K across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $310.67), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,203
- +152.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $311
- +82.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $240
- Total assets
- $379,636
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wigginton Educational Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should request, complete, and submit a formal grant application form. Eligible persons are worthy and needy students in the Grand Haven School District who reside in Ottawa County or Muskegon County.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Macdonald
Mailing address: 1415 S Beechtree, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 842-6760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wigginton Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Max Caputo ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
444 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 444 grants of 444 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan. The foundation’s stated eligibility is limited to students in the Grand Haven School District who reside in Ottawa or Muskegon County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wigginton Educational Foundation gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Max Caputo Grand Haven, MI | Gapp Exchange | $2,300 |
| Rashis Waiba Grand Haven, MI | Gapp Exchange | $2,300 |
| Bimla Gurijng Grand Haven, MI | School Trip | $2,200 |
| Indiana Mansfield Grand Haven, MI | Pschological Evaluation | $1,439 |
| Reshina Waiba Grand Haven, MI | Clothing, Tennis | $657 |
| Grant Nedry Grand Haven, MI | Pschological Evaluation | $520 |
| London Martin Grand Haven, MI | Clothing | $514 |
| Josiah Lugo Grand Haven, MI | Medical | $494 |
| Lillibeth Devries Grand Haven, MI | Driving Program Fee | $494 |
| Zayden Langworthy Grand Haven, MI | Lice Treatment | $475 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $379,636 | $32,534 | $38,537 | $29,203 | 94 | $33,379 | $28,359 | $22,415 |
| 2024 | $387,004 | $28,217 | $19,159 | $11,590 | 68 | $15,374 | $24,232 | $21,486 |
| 2023 | $380,188 | $17,741 | $23,523 | $15,263 | 96 | $19,293 | $13,469 | $19,570 |
| 2022 | $386,726 | $20,201 | $23,596 | $17,890 | 88 | $19,980 | $18,110 | $20,659 |
| 2021 | $394,582 | $57,731 | $31,682 | $24,598 | 98 | $27,817 | $54,512 | $22,654 |
| 2020 | $369,782 | $31,077 | $23,388 | $15,633 | 79 | — | $27,625 | $20,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wigginton Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $29,203. Awards ranged from $21 to $2,300, with a median of $240. Examples include $2,300 each for GAPP exchange expenses, $2,200 for a school trip, and awards for psychological evaluations, clothing, medical expenses, a driving program fee, and winter gear.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tracy Wilson as president; Mike Shelton as vice-president; Michael Macdonald as treasurer; Amanda Davids-Mundt as secretary; and Amanda Sorrelle, Shelly Hammond, Jeff Marcus, and Christy Rinkevicz as trustees.
Wigginton Educational Foundation is led by Tracy Wilson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracy Wilson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Sorrelle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Rinkevicz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Marcus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Hammond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Davids-Mundt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Shelton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Macdonald
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lyndsey Fleser (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wigginton Educational Foundation
How much does Wigginton Educational Foundation give each year?
Wigginton Educational Foundation gave $29K across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 68 grants.
What is Wigginton Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Wigginton Educational Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $240, and its average grant was $311, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wigginton Educational Foundation give grants?
Wigginton Educational Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Haven, MI (94 grants).
Does Wigginton Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 94 grants with a stated purpose on Wigginton Educational Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Clothing" (26 grants), "Driving Program Fee" (6 grants) and "Shoes" (4 grants).
Who are Wigginton Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
Wigginton Educational Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Max Caputo ($2,300), Rashis Waiba ($2,300) and Bimla Gurijng ($2,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wigginton Educational Foundation?
Wigginton Educational Foundation reported $380K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Wigginton Educational Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wigginton Educational Foundation's EIN?
Wigginton Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2388277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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