The William & Marie Wise Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPearland, Texas · EIN 31-1519664 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | To support and promote the mission of anderson ranch arts center | $30,000 |
| Figgie Art Museum | Davenport, IA | Support education programs and promote the arts | $25,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal School | Houston, TX | Promote education | $25,000 |
| St Anne Catholic Community | Houston, TX | Promote education and support generations of faith capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Houston, TX | Support the center for behavioral health | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | Houston, TX | Support for the patient care | $10,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | New York, NY | To support and promote the mission of the lupus research alliance | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Support colorado law dean's fund | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Support the college of arts and sciences | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Support the glassell school of art | $2,280 |
| Neema International Fund | Houston, TX | Fund for one primary school child for one year. | $1,500 |
| The Joy School | Houston, TX | Promote education and support the drive-in movie night | $1,000 |
| Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center | Austin, TX | Support the blanton museum of art | $1,000 |
| Houston Center for Contemporary Cra | Houston, TX | To support art programs | $1,000 |
| Ghcf - Brittany Ann Hildebrand Fund | Houston, TX | Support the mission of the brittany ann hildebrand fund for adhd prescription reform | $500 |
| River Oaks Country Club | Houston, TX | Support education opportunities | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($94,880). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,660 | 20 |
| 2024 | $135,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $263,600 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349105255
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1519664
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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