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Private foundation · EIN 35-1947845

Wild Shore Foundation

Carmel, IN

Wild Shore Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, IN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $81K in grants and contributions paid across 11 grants, with $1.43M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Les Cheneaux Community Foundation, Les Cheneaux Culinary School and Lake Superior State University Foundation.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Les Cheneaux Community FoundationCedarville, MIGeneral Operating Fund$20,000
Les Cheneaux Culinary SchoolHessel, MIGeneral Operating Fund$15,000
Lake Superior State University FoundationSault Ste Marie, MIGeneral Operating Fund$12,000
Mackinac Straits Health System IncSt Ignace, MIGeneral Operating Fund$12,000
Little Traverse Conservancy IncHarbor Springs, MIGeneral Operating Fund$10,000
Great Lakes Boat Building SchoolCedarville, MIGeneral Operating Fund$3,000
Indiana Ballet Conservatory IncCarmel, INGeneral Operating Fund$3,000
Friends of Les Cheneaux Community LibraryHessel, MIGeneral Operating Fund$2,000
Retirement Home for Horses IncAlachua, FLGeneral Operating Fund$2,000
Michigan Nature AssociationOkemos, MIGeneral Operating Fund$1,000
The Nature Conservancy Michigan ChapterLansing, MIGeneral Operating Fund$1,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Wild Shore Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Wild Shore Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Wild Shore Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $81,000 in grants and contributions paid (11 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Wild Shore Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Les Cheneaux Community Foundation (MI), $20K, Les Cheneaux Culinary School (MI), $15K, Lake Superior State University Foundation (MI), $12K, Mackinac Straits Health System Inc (MI), $12K and Little Traverse Conservancy Inc (MI), $10K.