The Wisner Family Foundation
The Wisner Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Wilmington, DE that awards grants focused on PreK–12 education, people with special needs, community-based programs, and faith-based programs. The foundation's website lists typical grant amounts ($500–$5,000), an online application portal, and a contact email ([email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized community nonprofits working in PreK–12 education, services for people with special needs, local community projects, or faith-based programs, especially organizations with ties or referrals into the foundation’s known regional network (notably Montana).
Good Fit
- • Project clearly aligns with PreK–12 education, disability support, community programming, or faith-based activities.
- • Organization has a local or regional presence in Montana (or in the foundation’s previously funded states).
- • Existing relationship or referral to a foundation officer, board member, or an intermediary grantee.
- • Project budget and past awards are compatible with the foundation’s typical small-to-midsize grants.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached three states (MT, AZ, OK) but were heavily concentrated in Montana, which received about 71% of 2024 dollars; the footprint is multi-state but regionally concentrated.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made seven distinct grants in 2024 and across three years shows a mix of returning and new recipients, indicating a moderate spread of independent grantees despite strong dollar concentration among a few recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (some new grantees), but the foundation explicitly states grants are for preselected applicants and the public application portal appears invitation-focused, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to gain access without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
