How to apply
The wiseheart foundation does not use grant application forms. A proposal should be submitted in writing on the letterhead of the organization requesting the grant and signed by its chief executive officer on behalf of its governing body. The following information should be included: The need which would be met by the grant requested, the manner in which the need would be met by the project or program proposed, the reasons which would indicate that the organization requesting the grant is the logical one to carry out the project, the qualifications of the staff leadership of the organization,… Contact: Wiseheart Foundation, 2840 Sw 3rd Avenue, Miami, Fl, 3052851222 Deadlines: By november 30 for consideration in the current year. Restrictions: The wiseheart foundation is willing to provide financial assistance to other organizations sharing the same or similar charitable objectives, provided that such organizations are established for non-profit purposes and have been formally recognized by the internal revenue service as organizations described in section 501(c)(3) and further provided that such organizations are not private foundations within the meaning of "section 509(a) (2)." the wiseheart foundation does not make grants directly to individuals. Strong preference is given to organizations which carry out their religious or cha…
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
48 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Congregational ChurchCoconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $25K |
| FIRST Presbyterian ChurchEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $23K |
| Care Elementary School IncMiami, FL | Charitable | $20K |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | Charitable | $20K |
| Englewood Health FoundationEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $20K |
| Good Hope Equestrian Training CtrMiami, FL | Charitable | $20K |
| Granada Presbyterian ChurchCoral Gables, FL | Charitable | $20K |
| Key Life Network IncMaitland, FL | Charitable | $20K |
| Miami Lighthouse for the BlindMiami, FL | Charitable | $12K |
| CASA FamiliaCoral Gables, FL | Charitable | $11K |
| Flat Rock Brook Nature CenterEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $11K |
| Bergen Family CenterHackensack, NJ | Charitable | $9,000 |
| The Elizabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Bergen Volunteer CenterHackensack, NJ | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry inMiami, FL | Charitable | $5,800 |
| Agape NetworkMiami, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christchurch MiamiMiami, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Middlesex SchoolConcord, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Miami Rescue MissionMiami, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Community Chest of EnglewoodEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Thelma Gibson Health InitiativeCoconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| University of Miami School of Law LCoral Gables, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Ann Storck Center IncFort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Coconut Grove CaresCoconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USAHagerstown, MD | Charitable | $3,000 |
| FIRST Presbyterian Pre-School & KindergartenEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Glory House of Miami IncMiami, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Alban's Child Enrichment CenterMiami, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc D/B/A Lotus House Women's ShelterOvertown Miami, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Dwight Englewood SchoolEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Buddy System Mia IncMiami Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Childrens's Home Society of FloridaMiami, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dana Hall SchoolWellesley, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ransom Everglades SchoolCoconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| University of Miami CardCoral Gables, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Englewood Historical SocietyEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Miami Youth for ChristMiami, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteMiami, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chapman PartnershipMiami, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mission to North AmericaCharlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Hugh Catholic Church & SchoolCoconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research HospMemphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal SchoolMiami, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Chaplaincy Committee Englewood HealthEnglewood, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Kampong of NtbgCoconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Miami Dade County Law LibraryMiami, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yale Alumni FundNew Haven, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
By state: Florida 29 · New Jersey 11 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Wiseheart Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Miami, Florida, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wiseheart Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The wiseheart foundation does not use grant application forms. Deadlines: By november 30 for consideration in the current year..
How much does Wiseheart Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $310K across 48 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Wiseheart Foundation Inc give?
Florida (29 grants), New Jersey (11 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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