Wow Charitable Foundation
Wow Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. It states that it provides financial support for Christian mission, environmental, educational, and humanitarian projects in the United States and around the world, including vocational training and help for families in emergency situations.
Wow Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wow Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state California. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,752
- +61.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,138
- +61.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,923,109
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wow Charitable 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: 958 Broken Branch Trl, Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (224) 475-7320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wow Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turning Point USA ($50K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports projects in the United States and around the world. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (48%), Arizona (33%), Florida (5%), Texas (5%), and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wow Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2023) to $183K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General operating support | $50,000 |
| McCallum Theater Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General operating support | $28,400 |
| Mamas House Palm Desert, CA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego, CA | Education | $11,750 |
| Church at the Red Door Palm Desert, CA | General operating support | $10,220 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Garden Fellowship Bermuda Dune, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Restored Hope Ministries Dallas, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Old Town Artisian Art Studio La Quinta, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ascend Ministries Clinical Services Rehrersburg, PA | General operating support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,923,109 | $149,107 | $199,246 | $182,752 | 20 | $182,752 | $149,107 | $96,477 |
| 2024 | $1,973,248 | $193,270 | $162,345 | $113,246 | 20 | $113,246 | $193,270 | $82,461 |
| 2023 | $1,943,166 | $161,724 | $80,818 | $71,693 | 11 | $71,693 | $161,724 | $13,918 |
| 2022 | $1,861,402 | $79,184 | $113,710 | $106,432 | 11 | $106,432 | $85,221 | $99,999 |
| 2021 | $1,903,709 | $141,507 | $112,362 | $99,176 | 19 | $99,176 | $135,734 | $87,372 |
| 2020 | $1,884,936 | $99,046 | $101,246 | $93,070 | 18 | — | $107,731 | $91,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wow Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2025 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as supporting Christian mission, environmental, educational, and humanitarian projects, including vocational training and assistance to families in emergencies.
Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the San Diego Automotive Museum describes its mission as preserving automotive arts and sciences as an educational and cultural institution. Restored Hope Ministries says it ministers to victims of sex trafficking. Muttville describes its work as rescuing older dogs, finding them homes, and advocating for their welfare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $182,752. Grants ranged from $420 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to Turning Point USA for general operating support; $28,400 to McCallum Theater Foundation for general operating support; $20,000 to Mamas House for general operating support; and $11,750 to San Diego Automotive Museum for education. Other grants included $10,000 each to Campus Crusade for Christ, Garden Fellowship, and Restored Hope Ministries, and $10,220 to Church at the Red Door, all for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Margarites as president, Gail Margarites as vice president, BRET FULLER as secretary, and Ian Fuller as director.
Wow Charitable Foundation is led by Christopher Margarites, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Margarites
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Fuller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Margarites
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Fuller
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephanie Pastore (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wow Charitable Foundation
How much does Wow Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wow Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 20 grants.
What is Wow Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Wow Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,138, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wow Charitable Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Wow Charitable Foundation give grants?
Wow Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (33%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (3 grants) and Prescott, AZ (2 grants).
Does Wow Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Wow Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wow Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Wow Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Turning Point USA ($50,000), McCallum Theater Foundation ($28,400) and Mamas House ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wow Charitable Foundation?
Wow Charitable Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wow Charitable Foundation fund?
On its 2025 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as supporting Christian mission, environmental, educational, and humanitarian projects, including vocational training and assistance to families in emergencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wow Charitable 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 Wow Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wow Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4344349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Wow Charitable 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wow Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wow-charitable-foundation-morg_dd748ad9fe074de1bed1d26a60c786d0
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