Wenaas Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wenaas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Windsor, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,536 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$108,536
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,453 the year before.
73% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,725 | 13 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $52,453 | 9 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $108,536 | 11 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Wenaas Family Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 | $61,036 |
| Colorado | 6 | $27,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Challenge | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Angel Charity | Contribution | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Judes | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Cure Azheimers Fund | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Weld Legacy Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Weld Food Bank | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Contribution | $5,000 |
| ALS United Rocky Mountain | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Contribution | $1,036 |
| A Womens Place | Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey K Wenaas
- Anne C Wenaas
Questions people ask
Does Wenaas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wenaas Family Foundation give?
$108,536 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wenaas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey K Wenaas (President) and Anne C Wenaas (Secretary).