Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $455,210 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $172,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$455,210
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$172,500
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $339,100 the year before.
57% of its 2024 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 | $339,100 | 10 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $455,210 | 21 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Nathan and Esther K Wagner 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.
What Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $236,500 |
| New York | 6 | $76,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $73,130 |
| California | 1 | $21,600 |
| Colorado | 2 | $18,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,480 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | General support | $172,500 |
| Friends of Elnet | General support | $55,000 |
| American Israeli Education Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Standwithus | General support | $21,600 |
| Pef Israels Endowment Funds Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Central Fund for Israel | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | General support | $14,130 |
| Braver Angels | General support | $14,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | General support | $14,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation - Illinois | General support | $12,480 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General support | $10,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy | General support | $7,500 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis | General support | $5,000 |
| Ai for Good Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Conservation International | General support | $4,000 |
| Institute for Therapy Through the Arts | General support | $4,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Joy As Resistance | General support | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Wagner
- Joyce Croft
- Linda Wagner Weiner
Questions people ask
Does Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation give?
$455,210 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Wagner (President), Joyce Croft (Vice President) and Linda Wagner Weiner (Vice President).
What does Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.