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The WISE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based model where grants are made by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $943.5K across 79 grantees, with significant funding directed towards Virginia, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FLAGLER COLLEGE INC
$810K
7%
THE HILL SCHOOL
$529K
5%
HIGHLAND SCHOOL INC
$327K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
86
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WISE FOUNDATION?
No. WISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WISE FOUNDATION give?
WISE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Florida, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WISE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WISE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WISE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WISE FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $944 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WISE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WISE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include FLAGLER COLLEGE INC, THE HILL SCHOOL, and HIGHLAND SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WISE FOUNDATION?
WISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.