The Wounded Blue
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Wounded Blue?
The Wounded Blue is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($934K), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($200K), Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Wounded Blue between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $933,650 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Olsen Foundation a New Jersey | $28,500 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Polk Family Charitable Fund | $21,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Concordia Lutheran Ministriesfoundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jack & Marie St Martin Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Marin County Public Safety Officers | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| True Blue Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Washoe County Sheriffs Deputies | $2,126 | 1 | 2025 |
| Craftsmen Cares Foundation | $540 | 1 | 2022 |
| Colorado Hope Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $388K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $368K.
What grants has The Wounded Blue received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $312,100 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Olsen Foundation a New Jersey | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Washoe County Sheriffs Deputies | — | $2,126 |
| 2025 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Colorado Hope Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $306,550 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Concordia Lutheran Ministriesfoundation | Their mission is to improve the lives of injured and disabled Law Enforcement Officers through Support, Education, Assistance and Legislative Advocacy. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Gary Sinise Foundation | SUMMIT SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jack & Marie St Martin Family Foundation | PROGRAMS FOR WOUNDED LAW ENFORCEMENT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Marin County Public Safety Officers | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS THAT ASSIST PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, THEIR FAMILIES, OR THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, MEMORIAL, OR RELIEF PROGRAMS. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $115,000 |
| 2023 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Olsen Foundation a New Jersey | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | True Blue Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Craftsmen Cares Foundation | TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INJURED AND DISABLED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS | $540 |
| 2021 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation | DONATION | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Olsen Foundation a New Jersey | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $7,500 |
| 2019 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $5,000 |
| 2019 | The Olsen Foundation a New Jersey | SUICIDE PREVENTION | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Wounded Blue?
The Wounded Blue is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($934K), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($200K), Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Wounded Blue between 2019–2025.
Who is The Wounded Blue's largest funder?
The Ayco Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Wounded Blue, with $934K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The Wounded Blue received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Wounded Blue across 29 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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