Private foundation · EIN 36-6055643 · Wilmette, Illinois

Herbert C Wenske 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $122K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$122K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish United FundChicago, ILUnrestricted$25K
Les Turner ALS FoundationSkokie, ILUnrestricted$20K
North Shore Congregation IsraelGlencoe, ILUnrestricted$15K
A Safe PlaceZion, ILUnrestricted$10K
Jewish National FundNorthbrook, ILUnrestricted$10K
A Silver Lining FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Elyssa's MissionNorthbrook, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, ILUnrestricted$5,000
North Suburban Legal Aid ClinicHighland Park, ILUnrestricted$5,000
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
American Brain TumorChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
Autism SpeaksBoone, IAUnrestricted$2,500
Community Partners for Affordable HousingChicago, ILUnrestricted$2,500
The Chicago CenterLincolnwood, ILUnrestricted$2,500
After Schoool MattersChicago, ILUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Illinois 14 · District of Columbia 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Herbert C Wenske Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmette, Illinois, administered in care of Rsm McGladrey Inc, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Herbert C Wenske Foundation 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 Herbert C Wenske Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $122K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Herbert C Wenske Foundation give?

Illinois (14 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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