Private foundation · EIN 26-3796373 · Windsor, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wenaas Family Fondation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $109K total, median $5,000. 55% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$109K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Teen ChallengeTucuson, AZContribution$50K
Angel CharityTucson, AZContribution$10K
American Cancer SocietyDenver, COContribution$10K
St JudesMemphis, TNContribution$10K
Cure Azheimers FundWellesley, MAContribution$10K
Weld Legacy FoundationGreeley, COContribution$5,000
Weld Food BankGreenley, COContribution$5,000
Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COContribution$5,000
ALS United Rocky MountainWestminster, COContribution$1,500
Ronald McDonald HouseTucson, AZContribution$1,036
A Womens PlaceGreenley, COContribution$1,000

By state: Arizona 3 · Colorado 6 · Tennessee 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Wenaas Family Fondation is a private grantmaking foundation in Windsor, Colorado, administered in care of Mr Jeffrey K Wenaas, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Wenaas Family Fondation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wenaas Family Fondation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $109K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Wenaas Family Fondation give?

Arizona (3 grants), Colorado (6 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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