Wild Shore Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCarmel, Indiana · EIN 35-1947845 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
From the return
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
90% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Cheneaux Community Foundation | Cedarville, MI | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Les Cheneaux Culinary School | Hessel, MI | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Lake Superior State University Foundation | Sault Ste Marie, MI | General operating fund | $12,000 |
| Mackinac Straits Health System Inc | St Ignace, MI | General operating fund | $12,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Inc | Harbor Springs, MI | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Boat Building School | Cedarville, MI | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Indiana Ballet Conservatory Inc | Carmel, IN | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library | Hessel, MI | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Retirement Home for Horses Inc | Alachua, FL | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Michigan Nature Association | Okemos, MI | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Michigan Chapter | Lansing, MI | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $68,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1947845
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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