Closed
This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The WENGER FOUNDATION, a 501(c)3 organization, has provided a total of $12.6 million in grants to 42 grantees in 2023, demonstrating its significant commitment to philanthropy. This funder is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$12.5M
83%
OWATONNA ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION
Owatonna, MN
$137K
< 1%
MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND
St. Paul, MN
$132K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WENGER FOUNDATION?
Yes. WENGER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does WENGER FOUNDATION give?
WENGER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Minnesota, and Colorado. 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 WENGER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WENGER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WENGER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, WENGER FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $12.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WENGER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, WENGER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, OWATONNA ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION, and MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WENGER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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