Wempe Foundation II Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wempe Foundation II Inc is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,802 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $138 and the largest $5,180. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,802
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$138
- Largest grant$5,180
- Assets$781
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $9,609 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,632 | 8 | $1,008 |
| 2024 | $9,609 | 9 | $634 |
| 2025 | $8,802 | 12 | $781 |
How to apply
Wempe Foundation II Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Wempe Foundation II Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $5,990 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,752 |
| New York | 1 | $710 |
| Illinois | 1 | $175 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50 |
| Florida | 1 | $50 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50 |
| California | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Calvary | General | $5,180 |
| Gospel for Asia | General | $1,752 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General | $710 |
| Focus on the Family | General | $360 |
| Young Life | General | $300 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General | $175 |
| Rocky Mountain Calvary | Uganda support | $100 |
| Life Network | Walk for life | $50 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $50 |
| Wycliffe Associates | General | $50 |
| Turning Point USA | General | $50 |
| Blue Letter Bible | General | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Wempe
- Karen V Wempe
- Lauren R Vandam
- Lance E Vandam
- Jonathan J Wempe
- Regina S Wempe
Questions people ask
Does Wempe Foundation II Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wempe Foundation II Inc give?
$8,802 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $138.
Who runs Wempe Foundation II Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Wempe (Director), Karen V Wempe (Director and Treasurer), Lauren R Vandam (Director and Vice-President) and Lance E Vandam (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Wempe Foundation II Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.