Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Estero, Florida, that provides financial assistance to charitable and educational organizations supporting children in Southwest Florida. The foundation is an all-volunteer organization established in 2013.
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc gave $183K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,544
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,595
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $37,684
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 20300 Country Club Drive, Estero, FL 33928
Phone: (239) 947-6066
Website: https://wildcatruncc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was James Stephens Elementary ($30K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission and history refer to children in Southwest Florida and children’s needs in Lee and Collier counties. All 11 grants reported for 2025 went to recipients in Florida. The foundation’s 2024 filing says it contributed approximately $197,500 to charitable organizations in Lee County, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2025) to $198K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Stephens Elementary Fort Myers, FL | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Fort Myers, FL | General Purpose | $26,250 |
| Evas Closet and Foundation Fort Myers, FL | General Purpose | $20,500 |
| Believe N Books Inc Estero, FL | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center Fort Myers, FL | General Purpose | $17,012 |
| Anas Friends Inc Fort Myers, FL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Laces of Love Foundation Naples, FL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Educational Pathways Academy Estero, FL | General Purpose | $13,850 |
| Florida Drowning Prevention Naples, FL | General Purpose | $11,550 |
| Wings of Shelter Intl Estero, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,684 | $198,504 | $191,878 | $182,544 | 11 |
| 2024 | $31,058 | $186,525 | $200,985 | $197,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $45,518 | $184,749 | $182,572 | — | — |
| 2022 | $43,341 | $143,116 | $191,885 | — | — |
| 2021 | $92,110 | $80,634 | $76,534 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to give people in the community an opportunity to encourage, support, and improve the lives of children in Southwest Florida through financial assistance to charitable or educational organizations. Its history describes its mission as meeting children’s needs within Lee and Collier counties.
The foundation’s 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address children’s needs in different ways. A.N.A.’s Friends says it advocates for abused, neglected, and abandoned children and offers emotional, educational, and financial support. Valerie’s House says it helps children and families cope with the loss of a loved one. Wings of Shelter International describes its mission as facilitating intervention in human slavery and trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $182,544. Grant amounts ranged from $5,882 to $30,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “general purpose.”
The largest 2025 awards were $30,000 to James Stephens Elementary, $26,250 to Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, $20,500 to Eva’s Closet and Foundation, $17,500 to BelieveNBooks, and $17,012 to Children’s Advocacy Center. Other awards included $15,000 each to A.N.A.’s Friends and Laces of Love Foundation, $13,850 to Educational Pathways Academy, $11,550 to Florida Drowning Prevention, $10,000 to Wings of Shelter International, and $5,882 to Valerie’s House.
The foundation’s history says its board establishes fundraising activities each calendar year. These include an annual golf tournament, dinner, raffles, and silent and live auctions, as well as the Champions Drive letter campaign and memorial or honorarium contributions. Its history also describes reviewing charity requests through meetings, facility visits, and financial reviews.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sue Lyons as president and director; Sharon Hayward as vice president and director; Jennifer Yattoni as treasurer and director; Suzanne Hoffman as secretary and director; and Lisa Enger, Dorothy Davis, and Pamela Polcar as directors.
The foundation’s website lists Sue Lyons as president, Lisa Enger as vice president, Suzanne Hoffman as secretary, Jennifer Yattoni as treasurer, and Denise Armstrong, Terri Hutsell, Martha Johnson, Deb Miller, Pam Polcar, and Linda Waldron as board members.
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Sue Lyons, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sue Lyons
President & Director
Secretary → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Yattoni
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hayward
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hoffman
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Enger
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Polcar
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Karen Dodge (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Mary Karas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Peggy Dodge (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Pam Polcar (2023) — Director
- Former: Polly Sample (2023) — Director
- Former: Christine Wheeler (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Linda Scalley (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Patti McNeiley (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Eileen Bray (2021) — Director
- Former: Joanne Vicidomini (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc gave $183K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $198K across 11 grants.
What is Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,595, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (6 grants), Estero, FL (3 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include James Stephens Elementary ($30,000), Blessings in a Backpack SWFL ($26,250) and Evas Closet and Foundation ($20,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc?
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $199K.
What does Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to give people in the community an opportunity to encourage, support, and improve the lives of children in Southwest Florida through financial assistance to charitable or educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc?
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wildcatruncc.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2333643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
Live grants for the work Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc 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
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Florida
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc
Delray Beach, FL
The Leslie L Alexander Foundation supports animal rescue, education, children’s services, and other charitable work. In 2024, grants ranged from $600 to $1 million, with a median of $35,000; giving was concentrated in Florida and Texas, with awards also made elsewhere. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$291.4M
Grants
622
Total Given
$28.4M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
United Way Miami Inc
Miami, FL
United Way Miami funds education, economic mobility, health and wellbeing, and resilient-community programs, with its community focus in Miami-Dade County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,082 to $1,693,432, with a median of $18,410; published opportunities include selected awards of up to $153,000. It publishes specific grant opportunities and application details; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$157.2M
Grants
562
Total Given
$32.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wildcat-run-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_f25014adf59a41a8b08d163386e822fa
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_462333643_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/wildcat-run-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_f25014adf59a41a8b08d163386e822fa},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-19. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?