Private foundation · EIN 31-1581735 · New Orleans, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ulay and Edith Wise Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $36K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$36K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in LA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Auburn University Foundation Attn William Boyd HughesAuburn, ALGeneral support$15K
Atmore Rotary Clubs Academic All Star ProgramAtmore, ALScholarships$10K
FIRST Baptist ChurchAtmore, ALGeneral support$10K

About this foundation

Ulay and Edith Wise Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, administered in care of Randell G Nichols Cpa, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Ulay and Edith Wise Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ulay and Edith Wise Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $36K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ulay and Edith Wise Charitable Foundation give?

Alabama (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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