Private foundation · EIN 93-6584457 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jill M Wiesner Charitable Tr

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: 7 grants paid, $295K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$295K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lakewood United Methodist ChurchNorth Little Rock, ARUnrestricted gift$89K
Arkansas Educational Telecommunications NetworkConway, ARUnrestricted gift$83K
Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging IncNorth Little Rock, ARUnrestricted gift$44K
Humane Society of Pulaski CountyLittle Rock, ARUnrestricted gift$30K
Ronald McDonald House of Charities of ArkincLittle Rock, ARUnrestricted gift$24K
Arkansas Foodbank IncLittle Rock, ARUnrestricted gift$21K
North Little Rock Friends of AnimalsNorth Little Rock, ARUnrestricted gift$5,910

About this foundation

Jill M Wiesner Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Arden Trust, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Jill M Wiesner Charitable Tr 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 Jill M Wiesner Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $295K across 7 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Jill M Wiesner Charitable Tr give?

Arkansas (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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