Wiseman Philanthropy Fund
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $145 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8.
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund at a glance
In short: Wiseman Philanthropy Fund gave $8 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8
- Total assets
- $145
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wiseman Philanthropy Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Jaycee Chartiable Foundation ($8).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wiseman Philanthropy Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8 (2025) to $17 (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Jaycee Chartiable Foundation Springfield, IL | Leadership Training Grant | $8 |
Ready to take the next step with Wiseman Philanthropy Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145 | $383 | $391 | $8 | 1 | $8 | — | $7 |
| 2024 | $153 | $438 | $455 | $17 | 1 | $17 | — | $8 |
| 2023 | $170 | — | $356 | — | — | — | — | $17 |
| 2022 | $526 | — | $345 | — | — | — | — | $34 |
| 2021 | $871 | — | $349 | — | — | — | — | $60 |
| 2020 | $1,579 | — | $680 | — | — | — | — | $95 |
| 2019 | $2,259 | $1 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wiseman Philanthropy Fund reported a distributable amount of $7 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund is led by Paul Feldman, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Feldman
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Anthony C. Colletti
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Troy D. Wiseman (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Chandler Wiseman (2019) — Director
- Former: Chase Wiseman (2019) — Director
- Former: Tina Wiseman (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Wiseman Philanthropy Fund
How much does Wiseman Philanthropy Fund give each year?
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund gave $8 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17 across 1 grant.
How large is Wiseman Philanthropy Fund?
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund reported $145 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wiseman Philanthropy Fund operate?
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Wiseman Philanthropy Fund's EIN?
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3035198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Wiseman Philanthropy Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Wiseman Philanthropy Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Delaware
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Give N Kind
Buffalo Grove, IL
GIVE N KIND funds nonprofits serving needs such as hunger, education, healthcare, homelessness, and animal welfare, and also redistributes surplus goods; its 2025 grants had a median of $21,849, with amounts ranging from $5,359 to $3.7 million. Grant dollars primarily went to Illinois and California, with additional funding in Texas, Nevada, and other locations; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$8.4M
Grants
195
Total Given
$22.2M
American Electric Power Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The American Electric Power Foundation funds education, especially STEM, basic human services, social justice, and environmental protection, primarily for organizations in AEP’s service territory or with broader beneficial impact. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1,428,570, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations need an invitation from their local AEP Operating Company.
Assets
$43.6M
Grants
753
Total Given
$23.0M
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
451
Total Given
$1.2M
First Eagle Investments Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$747K
Grants
389
Total Given
$1.2M
Hagerty Drivers Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$193K
Grants
330
Total Given
$192K
More similar funders
More Funders in Delaware
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Wiseman Philanthropy Fund'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.
Wiseman Philanthropy Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?