Private foundation · EIN 26-0530001 · Po Box Chica, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wohlers Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (See statement) and its median grant is $63K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $63K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions:

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$1.9M
Median grant
$63K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
See statement
Assets
$37M

How to apply

Contact: Natalie Malik Executive Director, Po Box 1751, Zephyr Cove, Nv, 6179210147, N/A Deadlines: Restrictions:

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Avenues to IndependencePark Ridge, ILResidential improvements$260K
Chicago Lighthouse for the BlindChicago, ILBirth-to-three program$210K
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MDNorthern chicago house$200K
Mayo FoundationRochester, MNTapestry 2.0$200K
The Seeing EyeMorristown, NJGeneral support$150K
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYSpecial training program$150K
Shedd AquariumChicago, ILAnimal care$100K
ASPCANew York, NYNational field response$100K
Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, ILResearch coordinator$75K
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLGeneral support$70K
LssiDe Plaines, ILElevator repair$57K
Prentice Women's HospitalChicago, ILVenue go ultrasound system$55K
Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, ILThe law project$50K
Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, ILReplacement fire pump$50K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTDesignated to the sanctuary$50K
Unlocking the Bible (open the Bible)Barrington, ILEvangelism outreach$35K
Blue Path Service DogsHopewell Junction, NYAustism service dog$30K
Face AutismEast Ellenton, FLDance lessons$30K
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILPurchase of dump truck$25K
Adaptive AdventuresWestminster, COGeneral support$15K

By state: Illinois 10 · New York 3 · Maryland 1 · Minnesota 1 · New Jersey 1 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Wohlers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Po Box Chica, Illinois, administered in care of Albert H Wohlers, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wohlers Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See statement.

How much does Wohlers Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 20 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does Wohlers Family Foundation give?

Illinois (10 grants), New York (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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