Private foundation · EIN 26-3863441 · Palm Bch Gdns, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wedner Family 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: 8 grants paid, $293K total, median $18K. 13% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$293K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in FL
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundBoston, MATo further program services$175K
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MATo further program services$50K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILTo further program services$27K
Spark Climate SolutionsCovina, CATo further program services$25K
Evergreen Climate InnovationChicago, ILTo further program services$10K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolChicago, ILTo further program services$3,575
Go Green WinnetkaWinnetka, ILTo further program services$1,500
Chabad of Palm Beach GardensPalm Beach Gardens, FLTo further program services$1,200

By state: Massachusetts 2 · Illinois 4 · California 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Wedner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida, administered in care of Marcus D Wedner, 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.

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Does Wedner Family 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 Wedner Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $293K across 8 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Wedner Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), Illinois (4 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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