Wizard Island Foundation
Wizard Island Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $18,608 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in land conservation, parks, emergency shelter, and aid to people in need.
Wizard Island Foundation at a glance
In short: Wizard Island Foundation gave $19K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,608
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,861
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $361,678
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wizard Island Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1471, Houston, TX 77251
Phone: (713) 651-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wizard Island Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deschutes Land Trust ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 14% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wizard Island Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deschutes Land Trust Bend, OR | Conserve and protect lands and waterways in central Oregon | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Provide spiritual and physical aid to people in need around the world | $2,608 |
| Eugene Parks Foundation Eugene, OR | Enhance Quality of Park Systems and Accessibility | $1,500 |
| First Congregational Church Eugene, OR | Religious | $1,500 |
| Friends of Buford Park & Mt Pisgah Eugene, OR | Enhance Native Habitats | $1,500 |
| Magdalene Home Medford, OR | Assist homeless teens who are pregnant or a parent | $1,500 |
| McKenzie River Trust Eugene, OR | Protect critical habitats and scenic lands in the mackenzie basin | $1,500 |
| Oregon Health & Sciences University Portland, OR | Education | $1,500 |
| Bethlehem Inn Bend, OR | Emergency Shelter for Homeless | $1,000 |
| Caldera Jr Wolfpack Baseball Bend, OR | Teach Baseball Fundamentals and Life Skills to Youths | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $361,678 | $30,711 | $21,366 | $18,608 | 10 | $20,701 | $30,046 | $19,814 |
| 2023 | $352,333 | $25,119 | $14,168 | $13,000 | 10 | $13,546 | $24,573 | $19,504 |
| 2022 | $341,382 | $9,984 | $13,664 | $13,000 | 9 | $13,031 | $9,351 | $18,695 |
| 2021 | $345,062 | $29,017 | $11,260 | $10,000 | 7 | $10,500 | $8,257 | $16,395 |
| 2020 | $327,305 | $30,560 | $12,682 | $10,000 | 3 | — | $7,173 | $15,041 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wizard Island Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Deschutes Land Trust describes its mission as preserving and enhancing natural ecosystems, scenic areas, open spaces, and fish and wildlife habitat within the Deschutes Basin. McKenzie River Trust says it acquires and manages land and conservation easements to conserve clean water, habitat, and other community values. Eugene Parks Foundation says it is committed to creating parks, open spaces, and trails for the Eugene community and visitors.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations serving people in need. Bethlehem Inn describes its mission as transforming lives through shelter, help, and hope. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $18,608 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500.
The largest 2024 grants included $5,000 to Deschutes Land Trust; $2,608 to Samaritan’s Purse; and $1,500 each to Eugene Parks Foundation, First Congregational Church, Friends of Buford Park & Mt Pisgah, Magdalene Home, McKenzie River Trust, and Oregon Health & Sciences University. Bethlehem Inn and Caldera Jr Wolfpack Baseball each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michele L Naumes as president and director; Natasha D Loveness and Kathryn E Naumes as vice presidents and directors; and Edward R Naumes as secretary/treasurer and director.
Wizard Island Foundation is led by Michele L. Naumes, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele L. Naumes
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward R. Naumes
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn E. Naumes
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natasha D. Loveness
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wizard Island Foundation
How much does Wizard Island Foundation give each year?
Wizard Island Foundation gave $19K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 10 grants.
What is Wizard Island Foundation's typical grant size?
Wizard Island Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,861, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wizard Island Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wizard Island Foundation give grants?
Wizard Island Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (4 grants) and Bend, OR (3 grants).
Does Wizard Island Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Wizard Island Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wizard Island Foundation's largest grantees?
Wizard Island Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Deschutes Land Trust ($5,000), Samaritan's Purse ($2,608) and Eugene Parks Foundation ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wizard Island Foundation?
Wizard Island Foundation reported $362K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wizard Island Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Deschutes Land Trust describes its mission as preserving and enhancing natural ecosystems, scenic areas, open spaces, and fish and wildlife habitat within the Deschutes Basin. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wizard Island Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wizard Island Foundation's EIN?
Wizard Island Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2470384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wizard Island Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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