The Wenger Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wenger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $824,762 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $781,818. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$824,762
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$781,818
- Assets$15,857
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,261 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,974 | 28 | $913,274 |
| 2023 | $42,261 | 23 | $996,273 |
| 2024 | $824,762 | 17 | $15,857 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert M Wenger 2449 Calle Almonte, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 656-2532, rmwenger70@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The foundation has no formal application process. |
What The Wenger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $781,818 |
| California | 12 | $32,444 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Daf | General purposes | $781,818 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | General purposes | $5,122 |
| Kidsave | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Food Bank Santa Barbara County | General purposes | $2,900 |
| Direct Relief | General purposes | $2,900 |
| Grace Reproductive Fund | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | General purposes | $2,472 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | General purposes | $1,550 |
| Round House Theater | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Elings Park Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Profant Foundation for the Arts | General purposes | $500 |
| John Hopkins University | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Wenger
Questions people ask
Does The Wenger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Wenger Family Foundation give?
$824,762 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Wenger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Wenger (Trustee).
What does The Wenger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.