Wiseheart Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WISEHEART FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO CONNECT PHILANTHROPIC CHRISTIAN DONORS WITH AN AVENUE TO ENHANCE THE TAX ADVANTAGES OF A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, WHILE GROWING AND EMPOWERING THE DONOR'S ABILITY TO SUPPORT GOD HONORING MINISTRIES AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN A WAY TO MAXIMIZE THE GREATEST IMPACT.
- Income
- $349,084
- Spending
- $269,793
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 12.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 64%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $154,818, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $242,409 spent. THE WISEHEART FOUNDATION'S FOCUS IS TO PARTNER WITH OR COME ALONGSIDE WELL OPERATED AND VETTED GOD-HONORING CHARITIES, MINISTRY GROUPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST THEM WITH RESOURCES, STRATEGIES AND FUNDING TO HELP THEM FULFILL THEIR MISSION OR PURPOSE. WE WORK DILIGENTLY TO CONNECT OUR DONORS WITH THESE MINISTRIES AND/OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND HELP THEM BE EMPOWERED IN THEIR WORK. WISEHEART WORKS CONTINUALLY TO MINIMIZE THE OPERATIONAL COSTS OF THE FOUNDATION TO MAXIMIZE THE FUNDING ABILITY IN SUPPORT OF THESE CHARITIES. FUNDING OF OPERATIONS COMES FROM A 1% ANNUAL FEE CHARGED AGAINST ALL DONOR ADVISED FUNDS. OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL OF ALL FUND CHARGES AS WELL AS GRANTS GIVEN IS UNDER THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED FOR SUCH PURPOSES AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MANAGEMENT COSTS ARE KEPT TO A MINIMUM TO MAXIMIZE THE ABILITY OF OUR DONORS TO GIVE TO EFFECTIVE MINISTRY CAUSES AND ARE ALWAYS TRANSPARENT. WISEHEART STANDS IN THE GAP BETWEEN DONORS AND MINISTRIES OR ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP DONORS MAKE MORE EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISH THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS.WE UNDERSTAND THAT MANY DONORS ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING AND FEEL UNSURE WHETHER OR NOT THEIR DONATION IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE. WE UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS DIFFICULT FOR MANY TO KNOW IF A PARTICULAR MINISTRY IS DOING VALID WORK. WISEHEART EXISTS TO PROVIDE DONORS WITH STRATEGIC GIVING OPTIONS TO TRUST THAT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE EFFECTIVE AND USED FAITHFULLY. WISEHEART ASPIRES TO HELP THE DONOR GIVE GENEROUSLY AND EFFECTIVELY TO AN ORGANIZATION OR GOD-HONORING CAUSE FOR WHICH THEY HAVE A PASSION. WE WANT TO HELP OUR DONORS: *DESIGN A GIVING STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZE CHARITABLE GIFTS ALIGNED WITH THEIR PASSION
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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