Grants paid by The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a Garten Charitable Foundation
EIN 13-4149893 · Stonington, CT · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a Garten Charitable Foundation of Stonington, CT (EIN 13-4149893) reported 50 grants paid totaling $791,350 to 21 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$791,350
50 grants
Recipients
21
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | $147,000 | — |
| 2019 | 10 | $129,000 | — |
| 2020 | 9 | $161,350 | — |
| 2021 | 7 | $87,000 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $140,000 | — |
| 2023 | 6 | $82,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $25,000 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | $20,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 21 recipients receiving the most from The Michael M Wiseman and Helen a Garten Charitable Foundation, by grants paid, out of 21 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Institute Foundation 52-1814344 | B | Annapolis, MD | 6 | $260,000 | 2023 |
| Humane Society of the United States | U | Washington, DC | 3 | $175,000 | 2020 |
| New England Science and Sailing Foundation 30-0245251 | B | Stonington, CT | 8 | $135,000 | 2025 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum 06-0653120 | B | Mystic, CT | 6 | $96,000 | 2023 |
| Earthplace | U | Westport, CT | 4 | $35,000 | 2021 |
| Archaeological Institute of America 13-5669180 | C | Boston, MA | 2 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine (dr Jim Hu Research) | U | New York, NY | 1 | $20,000 | 2020 |
| Jalbca | U | New York, NY | 2 | $14,000 | 2019 |
| Westport Book Sale Ventures 84-2095392 | B | Westport, CT | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Peo Foundation | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Positive Directions | U | Westport, CT | 2 | $2,000 | 2019 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation 20-8288446 | B | New York, NY | 3 | $2,000 | 2020 |
| Westport Animal Shelter Advocates 27-0228138 | C | Stamforn, CT | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Stonington Historical Society 06-0966415 | B | Stonington, CT | 1 | $1,000 | 2019 |
| Stonington Village Improvement Association 06-1259940 | B | Stonington, CT | 2 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert 13-3679981 | C | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust 06-6088827 | C | Westport, CT | 2 | $1,000 | 2019 |
| Ragnot Amateur Sailing Association 74-2300536 | C | La Porte, TX | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation 06-6060478 | C | Wilton, CT | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
| Bike Groton | U | West Mystic, CT | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Foundation 05-0382206 | C | Westerly, RI | 1 | $350 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 50 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $20,000 | paid | TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS | 202640709349100114 |
| 2024 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS | 202531029349100028 |
| 2023 | Naval Institute Foundation Annapolis, MD | B | $25,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL, LITERACY AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER | 202421109349102552 |
| 2023 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS | 202421109349102552 |
| 2023 | Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | B | $15,000 | paid | TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET AMERICA'S MARITIME HERITAGE | 202421109349102552 |
| 2023 | Archaeological Institute of America Boston, MA | C | $15,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INQUIRY AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATERIAL RECORD OF THE HUMAN PAST TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF DIVERSE CULTURES AND OUR SHARED HUMANITY | 202421109349102552 |
| 2023 | Ragnot Amateur Sailing Association La Porte, TX | C | $1,000 | paid | THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF RASA IS TO TEACH BASIC AND ADVANCED COMPETITIVE SAILING, TO DEVELOP AMATEUR ATHLETES FOR SAILING COMPETITION AND TO FOSTER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN SUCH EVENTS AS THE UNITED STATES YACHT RACING | 202421109349102552 |
| 2023 | Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | B | $1,000 | paid | TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET AMERICA'S MARITIME HERITAGE | 202421109349102552 |
| 2022 | Naval Institute Foundation Annapolis, MD | B | $50,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL, LITERACY AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER | 202341169349101439 |
| 2022 | Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET AMERICA'S MARITIME HERITAGE | 202341169349101439 |
| 2022 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS | 202341169349101439 |
| 2022 | Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET AMERICA'S MARITIME HERITAGE | 202341169349101439 |
| 2022 | Archaeological Institute of America Boston, MA | C | $15,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INQUIRY AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATERIAL RECORD OF THE HUMAN PAST TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF DIVERSE CULTURES AND OUR SHARED HUMANITY | 202341169349101439 |
| 2021 | Naval Institute Foundation Annapolis, MD | B | $50,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL, LITERACY AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER | 202230739349100633 |
| 2021 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS | 202230739349100633 |
| 2021 | Peo Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO ENCOURAGE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIVING TO THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PROJECTS OF THE P.E.O. SISTERHOOD | 202230739349100633 |
| 2021 | Earthplace Westport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE BUILDING A PASSION FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 202230739349100633 |
| 2021 | Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert New York, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE BREAST CANCER OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, COUPLED WITH FUNDING FOR EARLY DETECTION INITIATIVES | 202230739349100633 |
| 2021 | Stonington Village Improvement Association Stonington, CT | B | $500 | paid | TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE VILLAGE THROUGH ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL | 202230739349100633 |
| 2021 | Bike Groton West Mystic, CT | U | $500 | paid | TO SUPPORT IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS IN GROTON AND SOUTHEAST CT | 202230739349100633 |
| 2020 | Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | U | $50,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE ANIMAL RESCUE AND CARE | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | Naval Institute Foundation Annapolis, MD | B | $40,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL, LITERACY AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET AMERICA'S MARITIME HERITAGE | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | Weill Cornell Medicine (dr Jim Hu Research) New York, NY | U | $20,000 | paid | WCM'S MISSION IS SHAPED BY THREE PARTS: EXCEPTIONAL CARE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | Earthplace Westport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE BUILDING A PASSION FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | Westport Book Sale Ventures Westport, CT | B | $10,000 | paid | TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE WESTPORT LIBRARY WHILE PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE STEM-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | New York Yacht Club Foundation New York, NY | B | $1,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE SAILING ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202110849349100501 |
| 2020 | Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Foundation Westerly, RI | C | $350 | paid | THE OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER FOUNDATION, INC. EXISTS FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ARTS/TOURISM PROMOTION OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE REVITALIZATION OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WESTERLY-PAWCATUCK. | 202110849349100501 |
| 2019 | Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | U | $75,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE ANIMAL RESCUE AND CARE | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | Naval Institute Foundation Annapolis, MD | B | $25,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL, LITERACY AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | Earthplace Westport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE BUILDING A PASSION FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | Jalbca New York, NY | U | $6,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE AWARENESS, TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET AMERICA'S MARITIME HERITAGE | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE STEM-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | Stonington Historical Society Stonington, CT | B | $1,000 | paid | TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, & CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF ALL OF STONINGTON | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | Positive Directions Westport, CT | U | $1,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | New York Yacht Club Foundation New York, NY | B | $500 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE SAILING ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202021619349100902 |
| 2019 | Aspetuck Land Trust Westport, CT | C | $500 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCE | 202021619349100902 |
| 2018 | Naval Institute Foundation Annapolis, MD | B | $70,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL, LITERACY AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | U | $50,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE ANIMAL RESCUE AND CARE | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Earthplace Westport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE BUILDING A PASSION FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Jalbca New York, NY | U | $8,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE AWARENESS, TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | New England Science and Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE STEM-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Positive Directions Westport, CT | U | $1,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Westport Animal Shelter Advocates Stamforn, CT | C | $1,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE CARE AND WELFARE OF HOMELESS DOGS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Stonington Village Improvement Association Stonington, CT | B | $500 | paid | TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | New York Yacht Club Foundation New York, NY | B | $500 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE SAILING ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Aspetuck Land Trust Westport, CT | C | $500 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCE | 201921729349100102 |
| 2018 | Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Wilton, CT | C | $500 | paid | TO PROMOTE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND | 201921729349100102 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.0 | 202640709349100114 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202531029349100028 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202421109349102552 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202341169349101439 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.1 | 202230739349100633 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202110849349100501 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202021619349100902 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201921729349100102 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/134149893.json.
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