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The William & Marie Wise Family Foundation at a glance

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The William & Marie Wise Family Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$238k
Granted FY2025still arriving
20
Grants FY2025still arriving
5
States reached
$65k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2025.

Education$797kHealth$479kArts & Culture$478kReligion$115kEnvironment$64kYouth Development$5kHuman Services$5kCommunity Improvement$3kOther$0
02FY2025 · 20 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k11 grants · $21k
  • $10k–50k8 grants · $152k
  • $50k–250k1 grant · $65k
$5,000
Median grant
5
States reached
$149k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
SIRE$65,000
ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER$30,000
THE ART BASE$26,500
ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL$25,000
FIGGIE ART MUSEUM$25,000
ST ANNE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY$15,000
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATI$10,000
LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE$10,000
TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL$10,000
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY$5,000
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION$5,000
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON$2,280
ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY$2,000
NEEMA INTERNATIONAL FUND$1,500
THE MENIL COLLECTION$1,380
02The need
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Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY20–20, $1k) land where the poverty rate runs at 16%, against an area that typically sits at 12%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 12%BOYSVILLE: $250 → 16%ARMS WIDE: $1k → 16%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
MI
NY
NV
IA
CA
CO
TN
DC
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
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Where the work is directed

The same grants placed two ways: where each recipient sits, and where its stated purpose sends the money.

About 12% of The William & Marie Wise Family Foundation’s grant dollars are earmarked for a different county than the recipient’s own address. By recipient address, 70% of the giving stays in TX; by stated purpose, 72%.

The William & Marie Wise Family Foundationlessmore of its giving
Placed by recipient address
How this is measured
Recipient view: each grant at its grantee’s ZIP, mapped to a county. Directed view: each grant at the county its stated purpose names, falling back to the recipient’s county when the purpose names no place; US grants only. A county shows only if it carries the top 95% of that view’s dollars. Purposes are read from the funder’s own 990 grant descriptions.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

93%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$1.8M · 30 repeat orgs$131k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +58% since the first grant, against +20% for those funded once.

30 repeat relationships: 15 still active in FY2025, 15 since wound down; 5 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

30
38

Total granted

$1.8M
$92k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+58%
+20%

Still filing today

67%
42%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 83% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $39k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

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Arts & CultureHealthEducationPhilanthropyEnvironmentHuman ServicesOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • AR
    ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER
    8× · 2017–2025 · $242k · revenue +29%
  • SI
    SIRE INC
    7× · 2018–2025 · $241k · revenue +47%
  • FA
    FIGGE ART MUSEUM
    9× · 2017–2025 · $158k · revenue +33%

Funded once

  • SH
    SIRE HOUSTON'S THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP
    one grant, 2017 · $20k
  • SA
    ST ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
    one grant, 2017 · $15k
  • AF
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
    one grant, 2018 · $10k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Houston Museum of Natural Science

The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain…

Arts & Culture
2
Houston Botanic Garden

To enrich life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment.

Environment
3
Trees for Houston

Plant, protect and promote trees all over the greater Houston area.

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4
Glasstire

Glasstire is a website about visual art in Texas. Our mission is to expand the conversation about visual art in Texas.

Arts & Culture
5
Witte Museum

The witte museum inspires people to shape the future of texas through transformative and relevant experiences in nature, science and culture.

Arts & Culture
6
John P McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science

The Health Museum is an innovative science center that provides an interactive and entertaining experience for all ages, promotes understanding and appreciation of the human body, mind, and spirit, and inspires a lifelong commitment to…

Arts & Culture
7
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

CAMH presents extraordinary and thought-provoking arts programming and exhibitions.

Arts & Culture
8
William Marsh Rice University

As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to path breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this…

Education
9
The University of TexasTexas a&M Investment Management Company

To generate superior long-term investment returns to support The University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems as they provide world-class teaching, push the boundaries of discovery, and achieve excellence in patient healthcare for…

Education
10
Harris County Medical Society

Our mission is to be the leading advocate for our member physicians, their patients and our community, in promoting the highest standards of ethical medical practice, access to quality medical care, medical education, research, and…

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11
Memorial Hermann Medical Group

Memorial hermann health system is a nonprofit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health. our vision is to create healthier communities, now and for generations to come. our values are community,…

Health
12
Houston Cinema Arts Society

Houston cinema arts society (hcas) celebrates the vitality of houston by connecting audiences and artists with public, educational, and career-advancing film and arts programming. houston cinema arts society envisions a future where…

Arts & Culture
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Greater Houston Community Foundation; the most unlike its peers is Figge Art Museum. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
05the grantee network

41 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 41 of the 75 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
2
Early backer (in before they grew)
41/41
Grantees still filing
32/41
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

ST ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION: $247,500 · OtherST ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATIONSIRE INC: $241,150 · OtherSIRE INCST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL: $120,000 · OtherST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOLST ANNE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY: $100,000 · OtherST ANNE CATHOLIC COMMUNITYANNUNCIATION ORTHODOX SCHOOL: $94,000 · OtherANNUNCIATION ORTHODOX SCHOOL+35 more: $120,343 · Other+35 moreANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER: $242,000 · Arts & CultureANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTERFIGGE ART MUSEUM: $158,000 · Arts & CultureFIGGE ART MUSEUMThe Art Base: $26,500 · Arts & CultureThe Art Base+11 more: $34,760 · Arts & Culture+11 moreJoy Development School: $154,375 · EducationJoy Development S…University of St Thomas: $70,250 · EducationUniversity of St …Vanderbilt University: $40,000 · EducationVanderbilt Univer…UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION: $40,000 · EducationUNIVERSITY OF COL…THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION: $80,000 · HealthTHE METHO…Texas Children's Hospital: $71,000 · HealthTexas Chi…LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC: $10,000 · HealthLUPUS RES…+6 more: $9,250 · Health+6 moreROARING FORK CONSERVANCY: $53,500 · EnvironmentHermann Park Conservancy: $10,000 · EnvironmentTexas Cultural Trust Council: $12,500 · PhilanthropyBARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION: $5,000 · PhilanthropyMen of Distinction of Greater Houston: $2,500 · PhilanthropyGREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $1,500 · Philanthropy+1 more: $100 · PhilanthropyHope and Healing Center & Institute: $5,500 · Religion
Other$922,993Arts & Culture$461,260Education$304,625Health$170,250Environment$63,500Philanthropy$21,600Religion$5,500

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER: $242,000 over 8y, 1.2% of budgetSIRE INC: $241,150 over 7y, 3.8% of budgetFIGGE ART MUSEUM: $158,000 over 9y, 0.7% of budgetJoy Development School: $154,375 over 8y, 1.4% of budgetTHE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION: $80,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetTexas Children's Hospital: $71,000 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetUniversity of St Thomas: $70,250 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetROARING FORK CONSERVANCY: $53,500 over 9y, 1.1% of budgetVanderbilt University: $40,000 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION: $40,000 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetThe Art Base: $26,500 over 1y, 1.7% of budgetTexas Cultural Trust Council: $12,500 over 4y, 0.3% of budgetTHE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON: $12,280 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetHermann Park Conservancy: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetHOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT: $6,750 over 6y, 0.2% of budgetHope and Healing Center & Institute: $5,500 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetHouston Arts Alliance: $5,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetStages: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetBARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMen of Distinction of Greater Houston: $2,500 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetTexas Heart Institute: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetST LUKE'S FOUNDATION: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GREATER HOUSTON INC: $1,750 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE ARTS CAMPUS AT WILLITS: $1,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetGREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMenil Foundation Inc: $1,380 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetEASTER SEALS OF GREATER HOUSTON INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetRecipe for Success Foundation: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSPAULDING FOR CHILDREN: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetRIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB: $700 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetMETROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART: $350 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetBOYSVILLE INC: $250 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER INC: $250 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMARFA THEATRE dba Marfa Live Arts: $250 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetGRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER ↗
  • Who funds SIRE INC ↗
  • Who funds FIGGE ART MUSEUM ↗
  • Who funds Joy Development School ↗
  • Who funds THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds Texas Children's Hospital ↗
  • Who funds University of St Thomas ↗
  • Who funds ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY ↗
  • Who funds Vanderbilt University ↗
  • Who funds UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds The Art Base ↗
  • Who funds Texas Cultural Trust Council ↗
  • Who funds THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON ↗
  • Who funds Hermann Park Conservancy ↗
  • Who funds LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC ↗
  • Who funds HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT ↗
  • Who funds Hope and Healing Center & Institute ↗
  • Who funds Houston Arts Alliance ↗
  • Who funds Stages ↗
  • Who funds BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds Men of Distinction of Greater Houston ↗
  • Who funds Texas Heart Institute ↗
  • Who funds ST LUKE'S FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GREATER HOUSTON INC ↗
  • Who funds THE ARTS CAMPUS AT WILLITS ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Greater Houston Commu…Shell USA Company Fou…Vivian L Smith Founda…The Brown Foundation …John P McGovern Found…The Elkins FoundationHouston Endowment IncThe Alkek and William…MD Anderson FoundationSterling-Turner Found…The Methodist HospitalMechia Foundation
Greater Houston Community FoundationTX33.1× affinity17 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Greater Houston Community Foundation · Shell USA Company Foundation · Vivian L Smith Foundation · The Brown Foundation Inc · John P McGovern Foundation · The Elkins Foundation · Houston Endowment Inc · The Alkek and Williams Foundation · MD Anderson Foundation · Sterling-Turner Foundation · The Methodist Hospital · Mechia Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The William & Marie Wise Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The William & Marie Wise Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

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’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%15%30%45%60%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    13report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–60%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 75 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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