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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 85-4035968

The Wild Gifting Project

A private foundation in Middletown, CT. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 57 grants and $4.4 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $4,377,730

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $7,208,108
  • Tax year 2023

    $3,103,047

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $17,969,194
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,077,754

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $21,617,458
  • Tax year 2021

    $620,000

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $23,865,047

Grants paid in 2024

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Wawc HealthcareTuscaloosa, AL

    Providing prenatal, reproductive, and additional healthcare services to at-risk populations in the greater tuscaloosa, al area, assisting patients in accessing medicaid and/or healthcare referrals, and providing doula support and midwifery care to pregnant and birthing patients.

    $200,000
  2. The Healing UndergroundPortland, OR

    Running mutual aid groups focused on grocery and food distribution for low income, queer, and bipoc community members; support the growth and expansion of the gallery and expand offerings of free or low-cost classes and workshops to the community.

    $180,900
  3. 1IN6 SupportMontclair, NJ

    Providing support, consulting, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities, fostering accommodating communities, and collaborating with organizations and companies dedicated to creating a more accessible and inclusive world.

    $150,000
  4. Advocates for Family JusticeWeston, FL

    Providing legal advocacy and support to families during child abuse/neglect investigations to help ensure child and parental rights enforcement and to prevent family separation.

    $150,000
  5. Gun Violence ArchiveWashington, DC

    Creation and maintenance of an online archive of gun violence incidents collected from law enforcement, media, government and commercial sources daily in an effort to provide near-real time data about the results of gun violence.

    $150,000
  6. Mosquito FleetTukwila, WA

    Democratize access to public waters through their kayak lending library, center waterways as sites of resilience and resistance to climate change, and shut down fossil fuel infrastructure in the pacific northwest.

    $120,000
  7. Street Health DCWashington, DC

    Providing accessible and compassionate medical care to improve the health and well-being of persons experiencing homelessness in the greater washington DC area.

    $105,000
  8. Autistic People of Color FundLincoln, NE

    Providing direct support, mutual aid, and reparations by and for autistic people of color.

    $100,000
  9. Black Lotus Holistic Health CollectivePhiladelphia, PA

    Providing mental health and healing supports, conducting trainings on trauma and addiction for providers who care for marginalized community members in the greater philadelphia area, and funding mental health care for uninsured and marginalized community members.

    $100,000
  10. Exposure ProjectCharlotte, NC

    Providing hands-on career and character development experiences for under-resourced youth.

    $100,000
  11. If FoundationWashington, DC

    Supporting the let's go DMV! Fund - a guaranteed income pilot program that provides unconditional direct cash to hospitality workers in the DC region.

    $100,000
  12. Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN

    Supporting single mothers and their economic mobility.

    $100,000
  13. Life Pieces to MasterpiecesWashington, DC

    Providing arts-based programs/initiatives to support the development of black boys and young men ages 3 25 in ward 7 impacted by community violence.

    $100,000
  14. Sister JosTucson, AZ

    Supporting women who are unhoused in the greater tucson, az area.

    $100,000
  15. Sister SongAtlanta, GA

    Improving institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities.

    $100,000
  16. Speak Truth AmericaWashington, DC

    Bringing together high school students and their teachers from red states and blue states across the country to engage in civic - and civil - discourse, with the goal to increase comprehension of modern civics, increase capacity to navigate conflict & difference of perspective, and increase local/national civic engagement beyond school.

    $100,000
  17. Willbliss Pregnancy SupportCincinnati, OH

    Providing birth, postpartum, and reproductive health support and education for at-risk and low-income pregnant people in az, where these kinds of reproductive health services are not available through medicaid.

    $100,000
  18. Women Enabled InternationalWashington, DC

    Supporting the right to legal capacity of women and gender-diverse people with disabilities, particularly people with intellectual disabilities, to access information and services and make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.

    $100,000
  19. Women's Foundation of the SouthNew Orleans, LA

    Supporting women and girls of color in the southern united states.

    $100,000
  20. Artistic ApothecaryPahrump, NV

    Offering non-medical home birth care, gender hormone therapy, parenting support (resource distribution & coaching), and assistance with other collective campaigns in pueblo & apache territory, albuquerque, new mexico and surrounding areas.

    $97,207
  21. Baltimore Safe HavenBaltimore, MD

    Expanding outreach and harm reduction efforts to support LGBTQ individuals in baltimore city.

    $90,000
  22. Co-Counsel NYCNew York, NY

    Providing comprehensive training, supervision, and co-counseling to community-based organizations and law firms with high need immigration cases, especially those before uscis and immigration courts, as well as providing individual case support when possible.

    $88,495
  23. Free Migration ProjectPhiladelphia, PA

    Legal services and advocacy promoting freedom of movement as a basic human right.

    $80,000
  24. Wawf Thrive as They LeadWashington, DC

    Advancing infrastructure, training, and support for black women and gender-expansive leaders.

    $80,000
  25. Mixed Race ProjectSommerville, MD

    Support the healthy identity development of young people with mixed racial and ethnic backgrounds, promoting resilience, belonging, and pride through mentorship and empowerment.

    $77,000
  26. AllusWashington, DC

    Art classes/workshops, exhibitions, and artist residency programs for people impacted by racism, systemic oppression, and inequality in north carolina and georgia.

    $75,900
  27. Birth Support & BeyondNiantic, CT

    Providing home-visiting support in the prenatal, birth, postpartum and early parenting periods for low income and young pregnant people and their families.

    $75,000
  28. Black Girl Thriving InitiativeNew York, NY

    Development and facilitation of curricula, training, and educational events to dismantle the hierarchy of human value based on difference including race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic considered other in society.

    $75,000
  29. Black Mothers in PowerWilmington, DE

    Eradicating racial health disparities for black birthing people and black babies throughout delaware by offering comprehensive, culturally relevant care through a midwifery-led approach.

    $75,000
  30. Fibco Family ServicesPhoenix, AZ

    Serving vulnerable populations in phoenix, az, including but not limited to food and clothing distribution, affordable housing support, immigrant support, and medical services for the unhoused.

    $75,000
  31. LOVE146Charlotte, NC

    Supporting children impacted by trafficking today and prevent the trafficking of children tomorrow.

    $75,000
  32. Northwoods Wildlife CenterMinocqua, WI

    Continued development of an internship program to support future leaders in conservation who are actively pursuing careers benefitting wildlife and the environment.

    $75,000
  33. Community Doula AlliancePortland, OR

    Providing doula education and birth and postpartum doula services to bipoc communities in the portland metro area of oregon, in service of their mission to grow a generation of racially and linguistically diverse professional doulas who can enter the workforce with sustainable careers, improve maternal and infant health outcomes, and meet the needs of birthing and postpartum people.

    $75,000
  34. PATHNorthford, CT

    Support and empower families, children, and youth living with disabilities or special healthcare needs through support, education, and advocacy in CT.

    $60,000
  35. Mercado PopularHartford, CT

    Running a farm and artisan market that promotes and raises awareness around food sovereignty and food insecurity.

    $58,377
  36. Lucinda's HouseWindsor, CT

    Creating spaces where women of color feel safe and supported and can actively participate in eliminating structural barriers to improve their overall health and well-being. Lucinda's house will provide individual consultations, health educational events, and information about community resources related to health disparities for people of color.

    $50,084
  37. Act for AlexandriaAlexandria, VA

    Supporting community-centered initiatives in alexandria, va that disrupt the systems that perpetuate economic disparities impacting children, including their youth employment & cte program.

    $50,000
  38. Autistic Women and Nonbinary NetworkLincoln, NE

    Supporting various initiatives throughout the disability justice community which empower disabled and autistic people in their fight for disability, gender, and racial justice.

    $50,000
  39. Black Dirt Farm CollectivePhiladelphia, PA

    Land development, construction, and programming with a focus on activating black agrarian communities, educating urban and suburban growers about sustainable growing practices, and working towards the sustainability of black farming communities.

    $50,000
  40. Black Food JusticeAtlanta, GA

    Supporting black-led organizations that develop and promote black leadership in groups working for food sovereignty and land justice in the southern united states.

    $50,000
  41. Liberated SuccessBrooklyn, NY

    Nurture black young adults in their transition from high school to careers and build their social capital and economic mobility.

    $50,000
  42. Masgd Muslim AllianceRichmond, CA

    Support and empower LGBTQ+ muslims with the muslim alliance for sexual and gender diversity.

    $50,000
  43. Music in CommonAtlanta, GA

    Using connection and music to work across difference and to engage with inter and multi-generational programming including jamms (journalism as music, multimedia, and songwriting), amplify, black legacy project, music in common band, and fodfest (friends of danny festival).

    $50,000
  44. Natick Is UnitedNatick, MA

    Advocating for racial justice, health equity, immigration justice, and LGBTQ+ rights at the school and city level.

    $50,000
  45. Open Goal ProjectWashington, DC

    Creating opportunities for young players from low-income families and underserved communities to access high-level soccer and grow with the game and to use soccer as a vehicle for cultural enrichment, higher educational opportunities, and greater life experiences.

    $50,000
  46. Peer Mental Health AllianceLincoln, NE

    Support for the peer mental health alliance program which provides a peer model of support for queer folks around mental health issues and concerns.

    $50,000
  47. School Leader LabWashington, DC

    Developing inspiring school leaders who disrupt racism and champion rigorous learning with a focus on community-building and adaptive skills for network-level leaders, principals, assistant principals, and teacher leaders in mississippi delta schools.

    $50,000
  48. Volunteer Ventures MaLexington, MA

    Creation of accessible picnic tables or in support of programs which aim to engage volunteers in hands-on work providing meaningful services to individuals, families, and the community in the greater boston area.

    $50,000
  49. Amherst NeighborsAmherst, MA

    Supporting neighbor to neighbor connections, providing access to information and services, and empowering elders to maintain socially engaged lives while aging at home.

    $40,000
  50. The Future Perfect ProjectStone Ridge, NY

    Production of the im feeling queer today! Podcast, or any other programming rooted in the power of storytelling that drives narrative change around identity and authenticity by amplifying the voices of black, brown, and latinx LGBTQ+ youth.

    $40,000
  51. Black Music Preservation SeriesPhiladelphia, PA

    Provide equitable and inclusive music instruction and instruments for marginalized young people in the philadelphia area.

    $27,698
  52. Ma Coalition of Domestic WorkersAllston, MA

    Any expenditures related to programs/initiatives of the massachusetts coalition for domestic workers and their work to bring racial and social justice and dignity to all domestic workers in the state of ma.

    $25,000
  53. Next Generation Language AccessBaltimore, MD

    Any expenditures related to programs/initiatives of next generation language access and their work to provide high quality interpreter training to bilingual high school students, and growing a workforce of qualified, professional interpreters to decrease gaps in equitable language access.

    $25,000
  54. Student Loan FundNew Haven, CT

    Support a student loan borrower led movement that holds public officials accountable for making policy changes to benefit borrowers, and build infrastructure for full student debt cancellation and free public college.

    $25,000
  55. Black Girl Health CollectiveDover, DE

    Ensuring equitable and inclusive community health and care systems involving bipoc people and underserved communities.

    $22,069
  56. Social Capital AcademyIrvine, CA

    Close the opportunity gap and assist first-generation and underrepresented students in developing the necessary skills, networks, and social capital to propel them from college into meaningful careers.

    $20,000
  57. Reach Fund for CTNorwalk, CT

    Providing direct financial assistance to individuals seeking legal abortion care.

    $15,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services10 grants $724,36032% of the total
  2. Civil rights4 grants $290,00013% of the total
  3. Arts and culture3 grants $225,00010% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid2 grants $163,4957% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $155,0007% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $100,0004% of the total
  7. 8 other causes10 grants $575,00026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia10 grants $910,900
  2. Connecticut7 grants $358,461
  3. Pennsylvania4 grants $257,698
  4. Oregon2 grants $255,900
  5. New York4 grants $253,495
  6. Alabama1 grant $200,000
  7. Georgia3 grants $200,000
  8. Nebraska3 grants $200,000
  9. Maryland3 grants $192,000
  10. Arizona2 grants $175,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David PowersPRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
  • Gwendolyn PowersTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Sydney MitchellSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0

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