Private foundation · EIN 82-3592173 · Bentonville, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wend II 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: 5 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $175K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.2M
Median grant
$175K
Stays in AR
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$154M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Amalgamated FoundationCharlottesville, VAGeneral Operating Support for Landing Justice Fund$725K
Neo PhilanthropyMesa, AZGeneral Operating Support for Arizona Racial Justice Initiative$177K
Zephyr ImpactSister Bay, WIGeneral Operating Support for Thriving Youth Initiative$175K
Rios to RiversAspen, COTo support general operations$100K
Capital for GoodDanvers, MAGeneral Operating Support for Salama$23K

By state: Virginia 1 · Arizona 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Colorado 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Wend II Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas, administered in care of Kari Harris, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Wend II 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 Wend II Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 5 grants, a median of $175K.

Where does Wend II Inc give?

Virginia (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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