Private foundation · EIN 82-6588862 · Waban, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Wizcat 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: 31 grants paid, $357K total, median $3,000. 71% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$357K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Epiphany SchoolBoston, MAUnrestricted$200K
Walnut Hill SchoolNatick, MAUnrestricted$55K
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAUnrestricted$23K
Dana Farber Jimmy FundWest Brookline, MAUnrestricted$10K
Planned ParenthoodBoston, MAUnrestricted$6,033
Doctor's Without BordersNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Nantucket Conservation Foundation IncNantucket, MAUnrestricted$5,000
Simmons UniversityBoston, MAUnrestricted$5,000
The Winsor SchoolBoston, MAUnrestricted$5,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTUnrestricted$4,987
Prevent Child Abuse AmericaChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,323
Nantucket Land CouncilNantucket, MAUnrestricted$3,109
Berklee CollegeBoston, MAUnrestricted$3,075
Horizons for Homeless ChildrenRoxbury, MAUnrestricted$3,000
Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MAUnrestricted$3,000
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MAUnrestricted$3,000
The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MAUnrestricted$2,618
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MAUnrestricted$2,500
FarestartSeattle, WAUnrestricted$2,073
Madison Square Park ConservancyNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,510
National Resource CouncilAlbany, NYUnrestricted$1,500
BracNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,063
Nantucket Dreamland TheatreNantucket, MAUnrestricted$1,033
Artists Association of NantucketNantucket, MAUnrestricted$1,000
Globe Santa Fund TrustMedford, MAUnrestricted$1,000
Nantucket Historical AssociationNantucket, MAUnrestricted$1,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MAUnrestricted$1,000
South Bronx UnitedBronx, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Water for PeopleHarlan, IAUnrestricted$1,000
Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animials (nisha)Nantucket, MAUnrestricted$500
Newton HistoricNewton, MAUnrestricted$500

By state: Massachusetts 22 · New York 5 · Connecticut 1 · Illinois 1 · Washington 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

The Wizcat Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waban, Massachusetts, administered in care of Linda C Wisnewski, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 The Wizcat 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 The Wizcat Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $357K across 31 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does The Wizcat Foundation give?

Massachusetts (22 grants), New York (5 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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