Private foundation · EIN 65-0807329 · Sarasota, Florida · Religion

Charles L Wackerle 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: 10 grants paid, $50K total, median $2,750. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$50K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Global Serve IntlBradenton, FLOperating expenses$18K
Suncoast Community ChurchSarasota, FLOperating expenses$11K
Sarasota Prayer Breakfast IncVenice, FLOperating expenses$5,000
Church of the RedeemerSarasota, FLOperating expenses$4,301
Florida Center for Early ChildhoodSarasota, FLOperating expenses$3,500
Hope for CommunitiesBradenton, FLOperating expenses$2,000
Episcopal Diocese of Sw FloridaParrish, FLOperating expenses$2,000
Srq Fellowship of Christian AthleteVenice, FLOperating expenses$2,000
Bsa Southwestfl CouncilFort Myers, FLOperating expenses$1,500
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy CenterSarasota, FLOperating expenses$901

About this foundation

Charles L Wackerle Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Magnuson, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Charles L Wackerle 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 Charles L Wackerle Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $50K across 10 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Charles L Wackerle Foundation Inc give?

Florida (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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