Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc is located in La Jolla, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc generated $302.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc has awarded 352 individual grants totaling $12,896,336. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAGE GARDEN PROJECT- PROVIDES HANDS-ON GARDENS, COOKING CLASSES, AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. AIMED AT REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF DIABETES IN OUR YOUTH, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE TOOLS, INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION FOR A LIFETIME OF OPTIMAL HEALTH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ann Dunne President | 40 | $140,000 | |
Dr Michael Brines Director | 1 | $0 | |
Sage Dunne-Cerami Director | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $150,000 |
| Interest on Savings | $55,330 |
| Dividends & Interest | $94,606 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $2,941 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $2,941 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $302,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $140,000 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $8,642 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $620 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $449,996 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $662,800 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,701,720 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $2,364,520 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,129 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $199,765 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $4,870 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,660 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,704,257 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc has awarded $1,701,720 in support to 60 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PTA PURPOSE: SAGE GARDEN PROJECT | $15,000 |
BAY PARK ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: SAGE GARDEN PROJECT | $15,000 |
BURBANK ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: SAGE GARDEN PROJECT | $15,000 |
CADMAN PTA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: SAGE GARDEN PROJECT | $15,000 |
CAMPAIGN FOR TIBET PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,200 |