Wise Memorial
Wise Memorial is a private foundation, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $33K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$412K
Annual Giving
$19K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$6K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wise Memorial reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Wise Memorial
Based on IRS filings
Wise Memorial is a private foundation, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $33K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $412,183 | $402,383 | $401,151 |
| Revenue | $39,544 | $33,197 | $38,058 |
| Expenses | $27,560 | $31,941 | $22,212 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $21,373 | $25,212 | $15,830 |
| Net Investment Income | $33,442 | $27,169 | $30,072 |
| Distributable Amount | $22,754 | $22,789 | $24,570 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Pauls Episcopal Church ($9,127), Chattanooga St Community College Attn ($6,205), St Paul's Episcopal Church Attn Connie ($3,284).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALBANY, GA | GENERAL OPERATING | $9,127 |
| CHATTANOOGA ST COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATTN CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,205 |
| ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ATTN CONNIE CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,284 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7,283 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Wise Memorial?
As of 2024, Wise Memorial holds $412K in total assets with $40K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $19K in 2024.
Where does Wise Memorial operate?
Wise Memorial has awarded grants in Georgia, Tennessee.
What size grants does Wise Memorial award?
In 2024, Wise Memorial awarded 3 grants totaling $19K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wise Memorial required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wise Memorial reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wise Memorial's EIN?
Wise Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6241255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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