Wish You Well Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $200 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Requests must align with the Wish You Well Foundation’s mission: "Supporting adult and family literacy in the United States by fostering new and promoting existing adult literacy and educational programs."
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Youth programs
- Not eligible: Donations to individuals.
- Not eligible: Donations to candidates for political office.
- Not eligible: Donations for building or construction projects.
- Not eligible: Donations for debt reduction or capital campaigns.
- Not eligible: Donations for graduate or post-graduate research
Overview
The Wish You Well Foundation Grant supports U.S. non-profit organizations focused on adult literacy. Grants typically range from $200 to $10,000 and require proof of 501(c)(3) status. The foundation prioritizes programs that foster adult and family literacy. Organizations are encouraged to apply for funding that aligns with their specific needs. The Foundation communicates via email regarding proposal receipt and funding decisions, ensuring timely updates to applicants.
Our work primarily focuses on supporting non-profit organizations in the United States that teach adults the literacy skills they need to communicate, grow, and thrive within their communities. The Wish You Well Foundation makes donations at various times throughout the year. The Foundation will notify your organization via email within the week of receipt of your proposal and again after the Board of Directors makes its funding decisions.
The Wish You Well Foundation reviews donation requests with a wide array of funding needs. Most requests range from $200 to $10,000. Organizations are reminded to base their requested amount on the program's unique needs for funding.
Eligibility
Your request should include Proof of 501(c)(3) statusRequests must align with the Wish You Well Foundation’s mission: "Supporting adult and family literacy in the United States by fostering new and promoting existing adult literacy and educational programs."
Ineligibility
In general, the Wish You Well Foundation does not fund:Youth programs Donations to individualsDonations to candidates for political officeDonations for building or construction projectsDonations for debt reduction or capital campaignsDonations for graduate or post-graduate researchWhat Wish You Well Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 13
- Total given
- $131K
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Range
- $3,500–$50K
- By dollars: Florida 38%, West Virginia 8%, Arkansas 8%. Top recipient cities: Miramar, FL; Lewisburg, WV; Hot Springs, AR.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 100% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Women Impacting Neighborhoods · Miramar, FL
Unrestricted general
$50K
Lewisburg Literary Group Inc · Lewisburg, WV
Unrestricted general
$10K
Literacy Council of the Ouachitas · Hot Springs, AR
Unrestricted general
$10K
Valley Settlement · Glenwood Springs, CO
Unrestricted general
$10K
CASA De Amistad · Athens, GA
Unrestricted general
$9,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Literacy
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