Wish You Well Foundation
Wish You Well Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its grant-program description says it primarily supports U.S. nonprofit organizations teaching adults literacy skills, with a focus that includes adult and family literacy.
Wish You Well Foundation at a glance
In short: Wish You Well Foundation gave $122K across 25 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), top state Florida. 96% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $121,868
- -6.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 25
- +92.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,875
- -51.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $156,857
- -16.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 96% first-time grantees (24 of 25, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (21% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wish You Well Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation's website says unsolicited proposals are accepted from U.S. adult and family literacy programs. Applicants mail a hard-copy Donation Request Form, a detailed proposal, the program budget, the annual organizational budget and proof of 501(c)(3) status. The website says the 2026 funding cycle closed on September 23, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wish You Well Foundation
Who Wish You Well Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Learn to Read of St Lucie County Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 93 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were Florida (38%), West Virginia (8%), Arkansas (8%), and Colorado (8%), followed by Georgia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wish You Well Foundation open to new grantees?
96%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 24 of 25 grantees (96%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 0% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2022) to $257K (2023). In 2026 it made 25 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Learn to Read of St Lucie County Inc Ft Pierce, FL | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Hope Corporation Pensacola, FL | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | Unrestricted General | $9,868 |
| Pontotoc County Literacy Coalition Ada, OK | Unrestricted General | $9,000 |
| Literacy Council of Carroll County Westminster, MD | Unrestricted General | $8,500 |
| Gratiot Findlay Neighborhood Association Detroit, MI | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Livingston County Literacy Coalition Howell, MI | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Shelby Literacy Center Collierville, TN | Unrestricted General | $6,500 |
| Literacy Network (Litnet) Lee, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Williston State College Fdn Williston, ND | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $156,857 | $92,699 | $123,303 | $121,868 | 25 | $123,118 | $11,280 | $6,198 |
| 2025 | $187,466 | $89,877 | $132,279 | $130,500 | 13 | $132,226 | $15,511 | $8,201 |
| 2024 | $229,872 | $97,754 | $121,491 | $113,700 | 18 | $117,592 | $18,663 | $17,555 |
| 2023 | $253,603 | $381,339 | $260,961 | $256,500 | 23 | $260,641 | $140,163 | $10,941 |
| 2022 | $278,800 | $93,695 | $100,850 | $94,176 | 14 | $98,657 | $20,682 | $14,680 |
| 2021 | $285,989 | $95,030 | $130,653 | $127,420 | 20 | — | $23,595 | $15,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wish You Well Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grant-program description says the foundation primarily supports U.S. nonprofits that teach adults literacy skills and identifies adult and family literacy as priorities. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations whose own stated missions include education, literacy, and family support. For example, Valley Settlement says it works with families in early childhood and adult education, while Literacy Volunteers of Morris County says it provides free adult instruction in literacy, English fluency, and American culture.
Other 2025 grantees describe distinct missions: Casa de Amistad says it serves the underserved Hispanic community through direct service, education, and advocacy; A New Leaf says it advances social and economic stability in the Phoenix metro area; and Incline Education Fund says it promotes student achievement and skill development and supports parents and educators.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $130,500. The grants ranged from $3,500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,500. The largest listed award was $50,000 to Women Impacting Neighborhoods in Miramar, Florida. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Lewisburg Literary Group, Literacy Council of the Ouachitas, and Valley Settlement; $9,500 to Casa de Amistad; and $8,000 to A New Leaf. The listed grants were for unrestricted general purposes. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 25 grants totaling $121,868.
The grant-program description gives an award range of $200–$10,000 and says requests should be based on the program’s funding needs. It says applicants should provide proof of 501(c)(3) status and that the foundation communicates by email about receipt of proposals and funding decisions. The 2025 filing lists a $50,000 grant, above the range stated in the separate program description.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David G. Baldacci as president and Michelle A. Baldacci as vice president.
Wish You Well Foundation is led by David G. Baldacci, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David G. Baldacci
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle A. Baldacci
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Wish You Well Foundation
How much does Wish You Well Foundation give each year?
Wish You Well Foundation gave $122K across 25 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $131K across 13 grants.
What is Wish You Well Foundation's typical grant size?
Wish You Well Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,875, across 25 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wish You Well Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Wish You Well Foundation give grants?
Wish You Well Foundation's top state is Florida, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (12%) and Oklahoma (11%).
Does Wish You Well Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wish You Well Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wish You Well Foundation's largest grantees?
Wish You Well Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Learn to Read of St Lucie County Inc ($10,000), Sisters of Hope Corporation ($10,000) and Chemeketa Community College ($9,868), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wish You Well Foundation?
Wish You Well Foundation reported $157K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wish You Well Foundation fund?
The grant-program description says the foundation primarily supports U.S. nonprofits that teach adults literacy skills and identifies adult and family literacy as priorities. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations whose own stated missions include education, literacy, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wish You Well Foundation?
The foundation's website says unsolicited proposals are accepted from U.S. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wish You Well Foundation's EIN?
Wish You Well Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3671809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Wish You Well Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Wish You Well Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wish-you-well-foundation-morg_945f1f9675114d83a9c730f14325793f
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