Private foundation · EIN 06-1762880 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Winter Wheat Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $80K total, median $6,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$80K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Paul PartnersLake Elmo, MNGeneral operating$35K
Boys & Girls Club of Central IowaDes Moines, IAGeneral operating$28K
Ec Oberholtzer FoundationSt Croix, MNGeneral operating$7,000
Our Saviours Evangelical Lutheran ChurchHastings, MNGeneral operating$6,000
Sharei Chesed CongregationMinnetonka, MNGeneral operating$3,000
Reverence for Life and ConcernGranite Falls, MNGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Minnesota 5 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Winter Wheat Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of John T Weinel, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Winter Wheat Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Winter Wheat Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $80K across 6 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does Winter Wheat Foundation give?

Minnesota (5 grants), Iowa (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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