Wiseway Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$100K
-53.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
-60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+16.3% YoY
About Wiseway Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wiseway Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Merrillville Community School Corp ($50,000), Valparaiso Community Schools ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrillville Community School Corp Merrillville, IN | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Valparaiso Community Schools Valparaiso, IN | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J Weiss | Director as Required | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiseway Charitable Foundation?
Wiseway Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wiseway Charitable Foundation operate?
Wiseway Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, New York.
What size grants does Wiseway Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Wiseway Charitable Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wiseway Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wiseway Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3924460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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