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EIN 27-3183913

Wild Wisdom Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
La Jolla
State
California
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Wild Wisdom Foundation funds the sage garden program and the general fund. The purpose of the sage garden project is to provide hands-on gardens, cooking classes, and nutritional science to elementary schools. The aim is to reduce obesity and diabetes in children. Grantees include The Nature Collective and others. Last year, the Wild Wisdom Foundation made 56 grants. It is a private foundation located in La Jolla, CA.
Also known as...
The Anthony Cerami and Ann Dunne Foundation for World Health; Formerly A Cerami and A Dunne Foundation for World Health
Total revenues
$305,564
2023
Total expenses
$2,250,823
2023
Total assets
$5,758,998
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Wild Wisdom Foundation

Sage garden project- provides hands-on gardens, cooking classes, and nutritional science to elementary schools. Aimed at reducing the incidence of diabetes in our youth, the program provides the tools, insight and inspiration for A lifetime of optimal health.

Grants made by Wild Wisdom Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
WildcoastGeneral Fund$275,000
Oceanside Museum of ArtGeneral Fund$95,000
Nature CollectiveGeneral Fund$50,000
...and 23 more grants made totalling $754,150

Financials for Wild Wisdom Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$156,000
Investment income and dividends$171,514
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-22,316
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$366
Total revenues$305,564
Data update history
January 10, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7755 Fay Ave D
La Jolla, CA 92037
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
wildwisdomfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(858) 459-6284
IRS details
EIN
27-3183913
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0225714
FTB Entity ID
3343461
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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