Private foundation · Hull, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Wild Geese Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $70K
- Typical grant
- $70K to $70K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $70K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 55 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $808K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $808K | $70K | 1 |
| 2023 | $630K | $20K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Benjamin cowen-whitman · hull · 6173206635 · wildgeesefdn.org
- What to send
- Written
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- Benjamin Cowen-WhitmanDirector/secretary
- Jacob Cowen-WhitmanDirector
- Sara G WhitmanPresident/treasurer
- Zachary Cowen-WhitmanDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Step Ahead Chattanooga | Soddydaisy, Hamilton County | General purpose | $70K |
Foundation website All its IRS filings (ProPublica) Sign in to save