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THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION

THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION

MANNING, IA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
81-5345898
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION

MANNING, IA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
81-5345898
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Helen Wiese Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Iowa and Wisconsin. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$6K

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
80%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$750
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Barbra Wiese
Board Member
N
Nancy Wiese
Board Member
E
Elizabeth Book
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION?
No. THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION give?
THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa and Wisconsin. 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 THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $6,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ALL STRINGS ATTACHED, ANIMAL RESCUE OF CARROLL INC, and IKM-MANNING COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION?
THE HELEN WIESE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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