Private foundation · EIN 47-2554264 · Lighthouse Pt, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wye Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $419K total, median $5,000. 89% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$419K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fishialai ProjectLighthouse Point, FLTo develop ai technology to advance the knowledge of fish.$380K
Our Fathers House Soup Kitchen IncPompano Beach, FLfinancial assistance$10K
Lhp PreservationPompano Beach, FLPreserving the historic Hillsboro Light Station in its original form for the safety, enjoyment, and education of the public$10K
Katie Bentley Memorial CharitySalisbury, NHDonation for underprivileged children$5,000
City of Lighthouse PointLighthouse Point, FLShop with a cop 2023$5,000
ReeforgKey Largo, FLglobal conservation and education$5,000
G4 Good Foundation IncLighthouse Point, FLGrants to support various causes$2,500
The Billfish FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLBillfish research$1,030
National Exchange ClubPompano Beach, FLThe assist the exchange club sponsor a wide range of activities to improve their communities$500

By state: Florida 8 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Wye Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lighthouse Pt, Florida, administered in care of Jane Wye, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Wye Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wye Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $419K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Wye Foundation Inc give?

Florida (8 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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