Wise Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 65-6374303

Foundation Overview

Based in Naples, FL, Wise Family Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $2,582,320 to organizations in Iowa, Minnesota and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $90 to $150,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,582,320
Total Assets
$5,124,006
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Growth
+300% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

3 of 18 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

41% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Champaign (45%), Urbana (29%), Savoy (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+32%

Moderate 32% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Wise Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Iowa State University $89,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2023
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $3,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2023
Mayo Clinic Foundation $45,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Contribution For Their General Ministry 2023
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2023
Habitant For Humanity-collier Count $1,000 Naples, FL, US Charities General Mission 2023
Shriners Hospitals For Children $5,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2023
St Jude Childrens Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund 2023
Samatritans Purse $2,000 Boone, NC, US General Fund 2023
The Salvation Army $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2023
United Way $2,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2023
Yss $1,000 Ames, IA, US Capital Fund 2023
Drug Free Collier $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2023
Heartland Museum Foundation $5,400 Clarion, IA, US General Giving 2023
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2023
North Naples Church $20,000 Naples, FL, US General Giving 2023
Amy Bailey $5,000 Auburn, IN, US Supporting Wife Of Officer Killed In Line Of Duty 2023
Uss Iowa Commissioning Committee $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Giving 2023
Iowa State University $75,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2022
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $3,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2022
Mayo Clinic Foundation $45,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Contribution For Their General Ministry 2022
Stephens Family Ymca $5,000 Champaign, IL, US Building Fund 2022
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2022
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2022
Naples United Church Of Christ $90 Naples, FL, US Donation To Als Program 2022
Habitant For Humanity-collier Count $1,000 Naples, FL, US Charities General Mission 2022
Shriners Hospitals For Children $5,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2022
St Jude Childrens Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund 2022
Samatritans Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Friends Of Will Univ Of Illinios $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $2,000 Savoy, IL, US General Fund 2022
Yss $100,000 Ames, IA, US Capital Fund 2022
Drug Free Collier $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
Faith United Methodist Curch $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Heartland Museum Foundation $1,000 Clarion, IA, US General Giving 2022
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Iowa State University $75,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2022
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $3,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2022
Mayo Clinic Foundation $45,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Contribution For Their General Ministry 2022
Stephens Family Ymca $5,000 Champaign, IL, US Building Fund 2022
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2022
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2022
Naples United Church Of Christ $90 Naples, FL, US Donation To Als Program 2022
Habitant For Humanity-collier Count $1,000 Naples, FL, US Charities General Mission 2022
Shriners Hospitals For Children $5,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2022
St Jude Childrens Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund 2022
Samatritans Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Friends Of Will Univ Of Illinios $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $2,000 Savoy, IL, US General Fund 2022
Yss $100,000 Ames, IA, US Capital Fund 2022
Drug Free Collier $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
Faith United Methodist Curch $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Heartland Museum Foundation $1,000 Clarion, IA, US General Giving 2022
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Iowa State University $75,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2022
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $3,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2022
Mayo Clinic Foundation $45,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Contribution For Their General Ministry 2022
Stephens Family Ymca $5,000 Champaign, IL, US Building Fund 2022
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2022
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2022
Naples United Church Of Christ $90 Naples, FL, US Donation To Als Program 2022
Habitant For Humanity-collier Count $1,000 Naples, FL, US Charities General Mission 2022
Shriners Hospitals For Children $5,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2022
St Jude Childrens Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund 2022
Samatritans Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Friends Of Will Univ Of Illinios $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $2,000 Savoy, IL, US General Fund 2022
Yss $100,000 Ames, IA, US Capital Fund 2022
Drug Free Collier $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
Faith United Methodist Curch $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Heartland Museum Foundation $1,000 Clarion, IA, US General Giving 2022
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Iowa State University $75,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2022
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $3,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2022
Mayo Clinic Foundation $45,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Contribution For Their General Ministry 2022
Stephens Family Ymca $5,000 Champaign, IL, US Building Fund 2022
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2022
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2022
Naples United Church Of Christ $90 Naples, FL, US Donation To Als Program 2022
Habitant For Humanity-collier Count $1,000 Naples, FL, US Charities General Mission 2022
Shriners Hospitals For Children $5,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2022
St Jude Childrens Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund 2022
Samatritans Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
The Salvation Army $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Friends Of Will Univ Of Illinios $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
United Way $2,000 Savoy, IL, US General Fund 2022
Yss $100,000 Ames, IA, US Capital Fund 2022
Drug Free Collier $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Fund 2022
Faith United Methodist Curch $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General Fund 2022
Heartland Museum Foundation $1,000 Clarion, IA, US General Giving 2022
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2022
Iowa State University $64,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2021
Mayo Clinic Foundation $40,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2021
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2021
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2021
Uiffriends Of Will $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Giving 2021
Amber Dobson Oberheim $10,000 Monttiveloo, IL, US Support Fro Crime Victims 2021
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2021
Ancient And Accepted Free Masons $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Support Of Destituter Members And Widows And Children 2021
Iowa State University $64,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2021
Mayo Clinic Foundation $40,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2021
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2021
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2021
Uiffriends Of Will $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Giving 2021
Amber Dobson Oberheim $10,000 Monttiveloo, IL, US Support Fro Crime Victims 2021
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2021
Ancient And Accepted Free Masons $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Support Of Destituter Members And Widows And Children 2021
Iowa State University $64,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2021
Mayo Clinic Foundation $40,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2021
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2021
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2021
Uiffriends Of Will $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Giving 2021
Amber Dobson Oberheim $10,000 Monttiveloo, IL, US Support Fro Crime Victims 2021
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2021
Ancient And Accepted Free Masons $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Support Of Destituter Members And Widows And Children 2021
Iowa State University $64,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2021
Mayo Clinic Foundation $40,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2021
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2021
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2021
Uiffriends Of Will $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Giving 2021
Amber Dobson Oberheim $10,000 Monttiveloo, IL, US Support Fro Crime Victims 2021
Don Moyer Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Champaign, IL, US Event Sponsorship 2021
Ancient And Accepted Free Masons $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Support Of Destituter Members And Widows And Children 2021
Iowa State University $150,000 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2020
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $4,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2020
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2020
Uiffriends Of Will $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Giving 2020
Iowa State University $130,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Building Fund, Etc. 2019
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $4,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2019
Mayo Clinic Foundation $50,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2019
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2019
University Of Illinois Foundation $5,000 Urbana, IL, US Fund Scholarships For College Students 2019
Uiffriends Of Will $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Giving 2019
Univ Of Nebraska Foundation $20,000 Lincoln, NE, US To Help Fund Acklie Chair 2019
Macy Evans $1,000 Creston, IA, US Ag Scholarship 2019
Jess Tiffani Toliver $1,000 Eagle Grove, IA, US Donation To Assist Family After Home Burned Down 2019
Madison Mitchell $1,000 Mahomet, IL, US Ag Scholarship 2019
Colin Stark $1,000 Pontiac, IL, US Ag Scholarship 2019
Jessica Yaeger $1,000 Dekalb, IL, US Ag Scholarship 2019
Iowa State University $67,500 Ames, IA, US To Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University,campus Renovations, Football Team Support, Etc. 2018
Robert Locke Scholarship No Ia Comm $4,000 Mason City, IA, US Fund Scholarships For Students Selected By University. 2018
Mayo Clinic Foundation $10,000 Rochester, MN, US Endowment Contribution 2018
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Contribution For Their General Ministry 2018
Stephens Family Ymca $10,000 Champaign, IL, US Building Fund 2018
Crisis Nursery $3,000 Urbana, IL, US Support Their Mission Of Providing An Island Of Safety For Local Children And Families In Need. 2018
Parkland College Foundation $14,755 Champaign, IL, US To Fund Scholarships For College Students 2018
University Of Illinois Foundation $5,000 Urbana, IL, US Fund Scholarships For College Students 2018
Elizabeth Thies $1,000 Green Isle, MN, US Scholarship 2018
Will Duggins $1,000 Farmer City, IL, US Scholarship 2018
Uiffriends Of Will $1,000 Urbana, IL, US General Giving 2018
Clarion Fndtn For Community Imp Inc $1,000 Clarion, IA, US For The Volunteer Fire Department To Buy Protective Gear. 2018
Univ Of Nebraska Foundation $10,000 Lincoln, NE, US To Help Fund Acklie Chair 2018
Habitant For Humanity-collier Count $1,000 Naples, FL, US Charities General Mission 2018
Holmes Christmas Club $3,000 Clarion, IA, US Assistance During Holiday Season To The Needy 2018
Macy Evans $1,000 Creston, IA, US Ag Scholarship 2018
Brandon Hanson $1,000 Ames, IA, US Ag Scholarship 2018
Madison Mitchell $1,000 Mahomet, IL, US Ag Scholarship 2018
Colin Stark $1,000 Pontiac, IL, US Ag Scholarship 2018
Jessica Yaeger $1,000 Dekalb, IL, US Ag Scholarship 2018
Shriners Hospitals For Children $2,000 Tampa, FL, US General Fund 2018
Youth Stand Strong $1,000 Ames, IA, US General Fund For Youth Services 2018
The Gathering Place Church $20,000 Washington C H, OH, US Parking Lot Project 2018

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Wise Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 65-6374303
Website N/A
Address 4309 CRAYTON RD Naples, FL 34103-8526

Key People (12)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Wise Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Pres & Chairman Murray R Wise
Vp & Director Valerie G Wise
Director Melissa Steed
Director John B Kirkpatrick
Director Jason Wise

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.