Private foundation · EIN 84-2772466 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lawrence a Wisne 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $112K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$112K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Detroit Jesuit High School and AcademyDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$50K
Gesu Parish DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$35K
Impact ChurchDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Care House of Oakland CountyPontiac, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
Province of St Joseph of the Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
Council of Michigan FoundationsGrand Haven, MIGeneral operating support$1,500

About this foundation

Lawrence a Wisne Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Erin K Mendez, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Lawrence a Wisne Foundation 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 Lawrence a Wisne Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $112K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Lawrence a Wisne Foundation give?

Michigan (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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