Wigginton Educational Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Grand Haven, MI EIN: 38-2388277

Wigginton Educational Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Haven, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $387K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 68 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $24K.

Key facts about Wigginton Educational Foundation

EIN: 38-2388277
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $11,590
Grants made (2024): 68
Average grant: $170
Median grant: $93
Total assets: $387,004
Primary geography: Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Wigginton Educational Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Wigginton Educational Foundation's 68 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Haven, MI (68 grants). None of its 68 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Clothing" (15 grants), "Class Fees" (11 grants) and "Field Trip" (10 grants).

How Wigginton Educational Foundation gives

Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 72% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$387K

+1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

-24.1% YoY

Grant Count

-29.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$170.441

+7.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wigginton Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Wigginton Educational Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $12K (100%)

Share of all 68 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Michigan

Cities

Grand Haven

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$387,004	$380,188	$386,726
Revenue	$28,217	$17,741	$20,201
Expenses	$19,159	$23,523	$23,596
Qualifying Distributions	$15,374	$19,293	$19,980
Net Investment Income	$24,232	$13,469	$18,110
Distributable Amount	$21,486	$19,570	$20,659

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

429 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Dominic Garza ($670), Wilden Olger ($600), Theo Sheeley ($541).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DOMINIC GARZA Grand Haven, MI	EVALUATION	$670
WILDEN OLGER Grand Haven, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$600
THEO SHEELEY Grand Haven, MI	GUARDIANSHIP	$541
ARLOA VANERHEIDE Grand Haven, MI	DRIVER'S TRAINING	$535
JACOB RIFLE AND KAMDYN LEVERCOM Grand Haven, MI	CLOTHING	$401
CELESTENA LILLY BODMAN Grand Haven, MI	CLOTHING	$397
EZRAH ORTIZ Grand Haven, MI	CLASS FEES	$375
ALIVIA BOURDO Grand Haven, MI	DRIVING PROGRAM FEE	$360
LILLITH TURGEON Grand Haven, MI	CAP AND GOWN AND CLASS FEES	$355
JAKOBIE VANDERNOODT Grand Haven, MI	CAP AND GOWN	$324

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Tracy Wilson	President	1	—
Mike Shelton	Vice-President	1	—
Michael Macdonald	Treasurer	1	—
Amanda Davids-Mundt	Secretary	1	—
Amanda Sorrelle	Trustee	1	—
Shelly Hammond	Trustee	1	—
Jeff Marcus	Trustee	1	—
Christy Rinkevicz	Trustee	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Wigginton Educational Foundation?

As of 2024, Wigginton Educational Foundation holds $387K in total assets with $28K in annual revenue. It awarded 68 grants totaling $12K in 2024.

Where does Wigginton Educational Foundation operate?

Wigginton Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does Wigginton Educational Foundation award?

In 2024, Wigginton Educational Foundation awarded 68 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $170.441 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Wigginton Educational Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wigginton Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.