SLW Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
SLW Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$130,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,000 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 9 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
SLW Foundation 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 SLW Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 5 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Garden Club of America | Fund operations | $20,000 |
| Children's Home Society of West Virginia | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Childhood Language Disorders Center | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Kanawha Hospice Care | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| West Virginia Health Right | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Inc | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| National Ability Center | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen D Wehrle
- Laura S Wehrle
- Lyndsay E Wehrle
- Michael Tanner S Wehrle
Questions people ask
Does SLW Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SLW Foundation Inc give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs SLW Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen D Wehrle (President & Treasurer), Laura S Wehrle (VP & Secretary), Lyndsay E Wehrle (Director) and Michael Tanner S Wehrle (Director).
What does SLW Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and health.