Private foundation · EIN 38-3269446 · Milford, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wisne 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: 15 grants paid, $172K total, median $10K. 33% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$172K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
U of D Jesuit High School & AcademyDetroit, MIGeneral$35K
Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLGeneral$20K
Project LiftSt Palm City, FLGeneral$20K
Mercy High SchoolFarmington Hills, MIGeneral$15K
Great Lakes Center for the ArtsBay Harbor, MIGeneral$13K
Dr Phillips Center for Performing ArtsOrlando, FLGeneral$10K
Holy Family Catholic ChurchOrlando, FLGeneral$10K
Orlando Philharmonic OrchestraOrlando, FLGeneral$10K
The University of FindlayFindlay, OHGeneral$10K
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MIGeneral$10K
Folds of HonorOwasso, OKGeneral$5,000
Russ Thomas Scholarship FundBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral$5,000
Cleveland Clinic Martin HealthStuart, FLGeneral$4,300
Orlando Health FoundationOrlando, FLGeneral$4,000
The Development of Vietnam EndeavorsToledo, OHGeneral$1,000

By state: Florida 7 · Michigan 5 · Ohio 2 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Wisne Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milford, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wisne 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 Wisne Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $172K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Wisne Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (7 grants), Michigan (5 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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