The Tierney & Wetzel Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Tierney & Wetzel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Pierce, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $138,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$138,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $137,900 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,900 | 5 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $138,500 | 6 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael E Wetzel 100 South 2nd Street Suite 208, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (772) 370-5545, themikewetzel@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing and include the mission statement of the organization, board members, the amount the organization is requesting, how the organization intends to use the grant funds and what the organization wants to accomplish with the grant. |
| Deadlines | The deadline to submit grant applications is august 1. |
| Restrictions | The foundation focuses on environmental, educational and cultural causes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Tierney & Wetzel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $138,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Everglades | Promote actions to stop pollution | $100,000 |
| Vote Water | Environmental research and education | $25,000 |
| WPSL Christmas Kids | Backpacks and school supplies | $5,000 |
| Ae Backus Museum | Museum exhibits | $4,500 |
| Main Street Fort Pierce | Support downtown fort pierce | $2,000 |
| Learn to Read | Literacy education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jo Tierney
- Michael E Wetzel
- J Stephen Tierney
Questions people ask
Does The Tierney & Wetzel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline to submit grant applications is august 1.
How much does The Tierney & Wetzel Foundation Inc give?
$138,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs The Tierney & Wetzel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Jo Tierney (President/Tr), Michael E Wetzel (Vp/Secretary) and J Stephen Tierney (Director).
What does The Tierney & Wetzel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.