Private foundation · EIN 20-4120018 · Novi, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Toni a Wisne Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $50K. 86% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$1.9M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
86%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$34M

How to apply

Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of organization's charitable status. Contact: Susan Davis, Po Box 758, Novi, Mi, 2487678025 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gleaners Community Food BankDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$212K
Alzheimers Association of MichiganSouthfield, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$125K
Beaumont Health FoundationTroy, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$125K
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$125K
Whaley's Children's CenterFlint, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$100K
Community Sharing Outreach CenterHighland Charter Township, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$75K
Michigan HumaneBingham Farms, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$65K
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$60K
American Cancer SocietySouthfield, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Empowerment PlanDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Fallen and Wounded SoldiersBloomfield Hills, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Give Merit IncDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Michigan Hospitality FoundationLansing, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
The Rainbow ConnectionRochester, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
University of Central Fl FoundationOrlando, FLUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Detroit Boxing Gym Youth ProgramDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Detroit PBSDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Sme Education FoundationSouthfield, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$50K
Camp Kesem NationalLos Angeles, CAUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$40K
Midnight Golf ProgramDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$40K
Figure Skating in DetroitBloomfield Hills, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$35K
Academy of the Sacred HeartBloomfield Hills, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$35K
Imerman AngelsChicago, ILUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$30K
Fragile X Assoc of MichiganTroy, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$30K
The Henry FordDearborn, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$30K
Carls Family YMCAMilford, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$25K
Detroit Horse PowerDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$25K
Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$25K
Girls GroupAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$24K
Aerospace Ind Assoc of Mi FoundationRochester, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$20K
Little Heroes LeagueChicago, ILUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$15K
The Pink FundSouthfield, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$15K
Anton Art CenterMount Clemens, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$15K
FIRST Tee of Greater DetroitDetroit, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$13K
FIRST Orlando Foundation IncOrlando, FLUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$12K
Council of Michigan FoundationsGrand Haven, MIUse consistent with 501(c)(3) status$6,500

By state: Michigan 32 · Florida 2 · Illinois 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Toni a Wisne Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Novi, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Toni a Wisne Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of organization's charitable status. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Toni a Wisne Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 37 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Toni a Wisne Foundation give?

Michigan (32 grants), Florida (2 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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