Private foundation · EIN 35-2123724 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wej Foundation Inc

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: 4 grants paid, $434K total, median $6,000. 50% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$434K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in IN
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian Foundation inIndianapolis, INReligious$422K
Life Choices Care CenterGreenfield, INHealth$10K
Grace AdventuresMears, MIReligous$2,000
CruOrlando, FLReligous$300

By state: Indiana 2 · Michigan 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Wej Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Wej Foundation Inc 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 Wej Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $434K across 4 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Wej Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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