Wildwood Foundation Inc
Wildwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Brookfield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $26K.
Wildwood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wildwood Foundation Inc gave $124K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,106
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,821
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (44% 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 Wildwood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Living Water International ($34K). Together the top 5 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wildwood Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $124K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Water International Safford, TX | To Support Charitable Activities | $34,106 |
| Plant with Purpose San Diego, CA | To Support Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GA | To Support Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | To Support Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | To Support Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
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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 | — | $34,186 | $132,343 | $124,106 | 5 | $124,106 | $25,949 | $3,984 |
| 2023 | $98,157 | $59,342 | $103,647 | $95,000 | 5 | $95,000 | $50,695 | $8,850 |
| 2022 | $142,462 | $50,063 | $98,194 | $90,000 | 4 | $90,000 | $41,869 | $15,034 |
| 2021 | $191,902 | $48,962 | $98,891 | $90,000 | 4 | $90,000 | $40,071 | $19,845 |
| 2020 | $240,522 | $35,598 | $94,542 | $85,000 | 5 | — | $31,056 | $21,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wildwood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wildwood Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christoper Kurth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Krista Kurth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scot Kurth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nyall Cook
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heidi Cook (2020–2023) — 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 Wildwood Foundation Inc
How much does Wildwood Foundation Inc give each year?
Wildwood Foundation Inc gave $124K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 5 grants.
What is Wildwood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wildwood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,821, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wildwood Foundation Inc give grants?
Wildwood Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Georgia (16%).
Does Wildwood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wildwood Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Activities" (5 grants).
Who are Wildwood Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wildwood Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Living Water International ($34,106), Plant with Purpose ($30,000) and Habitat for Humanity International ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Wildwood Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wildwood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wildwood Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wildwood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0529784. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Wildwood 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
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