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Private foundation · Ocean City, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Wilde Charitable Foundation

EIN 52-2290578 · IRS record · Latest filing: tax year 2024

Takes applications · Mostly scholarships or aid to individuals

In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $3,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,000 to $2,000.

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $3,000
Typical grant How we figure this
$1,000 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask How we figure this
About $1,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 23 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$49,000

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$49K$3,0002
2023$58K$1,0001

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Contact
J Ross Wilde · Ocean city · (410) 289-4600
What to send
Letter stating purpose & showing proof of tax exempt status

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

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  • J Ross WildeVice preside
  • Hugh F Wilde JrDirector
  • Cynthia K WildeSecretary
  • Ryan F WildePresident
  • Tonia B WildeDirector
  • Jonathan T WildeTreasurer

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. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.

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