Wilde Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOcean City, Maryland · EIN 52-2290578 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | J ROSS WILDE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 540, OCEAN CITY MD 21843 |
| Phone | 4102894600 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING PURPOSE & SHOWING PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Health Foundation | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Mercersburg Academy | Mercersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,700 |
| Atlantic General Hospital | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Worcester Prep School | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer Association | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Coastal Hospice | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Anthony Zuni Mission | Zuni, NM | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Pauls United Methodist | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Worcester County DC | Newark, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Berlin Heritage Foundation | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ocean City Museum Society | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tyree AME Church | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Art League Oc | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Community Foundation of Eastern Sho | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $100 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($8,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $58,300 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349102353
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2290578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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