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The Gary C. Wendt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. With a total of $877K in grants paid to eight grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
Madison, WI
$1.7M
39%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1.1M
25%

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF STAMFORD INC
Stamford, CT
$721K
17%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$125K
Median 2nd year grant
$385K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION?
No. THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION give?
THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Florida, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $125 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $877 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF STAMFORD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION?
THE GARY C WENDT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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