Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund
Preselected recipients only
Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $9,750 and the largest $30,000. 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$67,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$9,750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$974,372
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $175,500 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,500 | 5 | $948,174 |
| 2025 | $67,000 | 6 | $974,372 |
How to apply
Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $16,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $9,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Lens Museum | General fundraising | $30,000 |
| Midwestern University | General fundraising | $11,000 |
| Japanese Museum | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Earlham College | General fundraising | $9,500 |
| Japanese American Service Committee | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Friends of Minidoka | General fundraising | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roy Wesley
- Victoria Granacki
- Jenna Wesley Williams
- Matthew Wesley
Questions people ask
Does Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund give?
$67,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $9,750.
Who runs Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Roy Wesley (President), Victoria Granacki (Treasurer), Jenna Wesley Williams (Director) and Matthew Wesley (Director).
What does Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.