Private foundation · EIN 55-0799320 · Po Box Chica, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wessel Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $99K total, median $2,500. 44% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$99K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of ChicagoChicago, ILTokovler diabetes center$75K
Nch Medical Diplomats CouncilNaples, FLGeneral support$7,500
Prison Fellowship MinistriesMerrifield, VAGeneral support$5,000
Big Shoulders FundChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Artis-NaplesNaples, FLGeneral support$2,500
University of Minesota Law SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$2,000
Burke'sWestchester, ILGeneral support$500
Erika's LighthouseWinnetka, ILGeneral support$500
Int'l Society for Frontotemporal DementiaBurnsville, MNGeneral support$500

By state: Illinois 4 · Florida 2 · Virginia 1 · Minnesota 2

About this foundation

Wessel Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Po Box Chica, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Wessel Family Foundation Inc 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 Wessel Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $99K across 9 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Wessel Family Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (4 grants), Florida (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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