Wise Street Foundation
Wise Street Foundation is a private foundation based in Wallingford, Connecticut. Its latest filing on record is for 2019, and no later filing is recorded; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Wise Street Foundation at a glance
In short: Wise Street Foundation gave $39K across 20 grants in 2019 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $39,025
- Grants made (2019)
- 20
- Average grant
- $1,951
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $24,176
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (63% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wise Street Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The 2018 filing named Kevin J. Wise Sr. as the contact, specified no prescribed form or materials, and stated that applicants must be eligible IRC Section 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation’s latest filing on record is for 2019.
- Contact
Application contact: Kevin J Wise Sr
Mailing address: Fiddlers Creek 3215 Tavolara Lane, Marsh Cove, Naples, FL 34114
Phone: (860) 349-0144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wise Street Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was St Matthew's House ($7K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2019, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 32% went to recipients in Florida. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 20 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | Provides Transitional Housing for the Homeless | $7,000 |
| CT Food Bank East Haven, CT | To alleviate hunger in ct by directly providing food to people in need | $5,000 |
| Master's Manna Wallingford, CT | Helps homeless, near homeless, low to moderate income families & individuals obtain essential needs, such as food, medical transportation, health support and educational opportunities | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Naples, FL | Tp provide quality healthcare to low-income working, but uninsures, people | $5,000 |
| Wallingford Family YMCA Wallingford, CT | Nurturing the potential of every child & teen, improving the health & well-being for individuals and giving back and providing support to our neighbors | $5,000 |
| Church of the Most Holy Trinity Wallingford, CT | To provide many programs and ministries that make the parish a vibrant faith community | $3,200 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County Middletown, CT | To pool resources to support the community where we live, work and play | $2,500 |
| Family and Children's Agency Norwalk, CT | To help individuals and families with emotional well-being,support after-school programs and foster care, and prodive senior care | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Wallingford, CT | Assist people and communities in need through donated goods and services | $1,000 |
| Catholic Faith Appeal Norwich, CT | To provide social services for individuals and families in need in the community | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $24,176 | $79 | $39,025 | $39,025 | 20 | $79 | $1,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wise Street Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. Its 2019 grants went to organizations addressing needs including hunger, homelessness, health care, family support, education, and community services. For example, St. Matthew’s House describes its mission as ensuring that people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have support and a path from crisis to contribution. Neighborhood Health Clinic describes its mission as delivering medical and dental care to low-income, working, uninsured Collier County residents.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation gave $39,025 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $7,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants included $7,000 to St. Matthew’s House in Naples, Florida; $5,000 each to CT Food Bank, Master’s Manna, Neighborhood Health Clinic, and Wallingford Family YMCA; and $3,200 to Church of the Most Holy Trinity.
The foundation’s 2018 filing states that it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. The filing listed no prescribed application form, no applicable deadlines, and no award restrictions beyond requiring an eligible organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). These instructions are from a 2018 filing and are not presented as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing listed Kevin J. Wise Sr. as chairman and treasurer, Streeter Seidell as president, and Helene N. Wise as vice-president and secretary.
Wise Street Foundation is led by Streeter Seidell, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Streeter Seidell
President
New on the 2019 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Wise Sr.
Chairman & Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helene N. Wise
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Wise Street Foundation
How much does Wise Street Foundation give each year?
Wise Street Foundation gave $39K across 20 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wise Street Foundation's typical grant size?
Wise Street Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $500, and its average grant was $1,951, across 20 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wise Street Foundation give grants?
Wise Street Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wallingford, CT (5 grants), Hartford, CT (3 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Wise Street Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Wise Street Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wise Street Foundation's largest grantees?
Wise Street Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include St Matthew's House ($7,000), CT Food Bank ($5,000) and Master's Manna ($5,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How large is Wise Street Foundation?
Wise Street Foundation reported $24K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $79.
What does Wise Street Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its 2019 grants went to organizations addressing needs including hunger, homelessness, health care, family support, education, and community services. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wise Street Foundation?
The 2018 filing named Kevin J. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Wise Street Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Wise Street Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wise Street Foundation's EIN?
Wise Street Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4154778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does Wise Street Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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