Overview
The Wise Family Foundation, based in Naples, Florida, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $4,560,827. The foundation focuses on supporting educational initiatives and has a broad geographic reach, funding projects in cities across several states including Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In the past year, the foundation reported expenses of $358,470 against a revenue of $294,928. The foundation is led by Murray R. Wise, who serves as President and Chairman, and is supported by a board of directors including Valerie G. Wise, Melissa Steed, and others. Notably, none of the board members receive compensation for their roles, indicating a commitment to directing resources towards their philanthropic goals.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $4,934,848 in 2023
23 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
Amount | Recipient | Purpose | Location | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | YSS | Capital Fund | PO BOX 1628 Ames, IA US | 2024 | |
| $75,500 | Iowa State University | To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, ... | PO Box 2230 Ames, IA US | 2024 | |
| $64,500 | Iowa State University | To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, ... | PO Box 2230 Ames, IA US | 2023 | |
| $50,000 | Ancient and Accepted Free Masons | Support of destituter members and widows and children | 2866 Via Verde Street Springfield, IL US | 2023 | |
| $45,000 | Mayo Clinic Foundation | Endowment Contribution | 200 First St SW Rochester, MN US | 2024 | |
| $40,000 | Mayo Clinic Foundation | Endowment Contribution | 200 First St SW Rochester, MN US | 2023 | |
| $14,755 | Parkland College Foundation | To fund scholarships for college students | 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign, IL US | 2023 | |
| $14,755 | Parkland College Foundation | To fund scholarships for college students | 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign, IL US | 2024 | |
| $10,000 | Amber Dobson Oberheim | Support fro crime victims | 403 S Chaucer Blvd Monttiveloo, IL US | 2023 | |
| $5,000 | Stephens Family YMCA | Building Fund | 2501 Fields South Drive Champaign, IL US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MRW Murray R Wise | Pres & Chairman | $0 | 2023 |
VGW Valerie G Wise | VP & Director | $0 | 2023 |
MS Melissa Steed | Director | $0 | 2023 |
JBK John B Kirkpatrick | Director | $0 | 2023 |
JW Jason Wise | Director | $0 | 2023 |
Murray R Wise
Pres & Chairman
Valerie G Wise
VP & Director
Melissa Steed
Director
John B Kirkpatrick
Director
Jason Wise
Director
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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