WAG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WAG Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,750 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,500. 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$20,750
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$199,753
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $25,750 the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,000 | 15 | $262,242 |
| 2024 | $25,750 | 15 | $202,223 |
| 2025 | $20,750 | 13 | $199,753 |
How to apply
WAG 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 WAG Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $18,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Social Services | $4,500 |
| Greater Boston Foodbank | Social Services | $2,500 |
| Community Partners - Affordable Housing | Social Justice | $2,000 |
| Chicago Intl Puppet Theater Festival | Arts | $2,000 |
| Lyte Collective | Social Services | $2,000 |
| Crossroads Fund | Social Services | $1,500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Social Services | $1,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid | Social Justice | $1,000 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Forging Opp for Refugees in America | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Highwood Library and Comunity Center | Social Services | $1,000 |
| The Simple Good | Social Services | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Caryl G Lasko
- Bennett W Lasko
- Daniel R Lasko
- James B Lasko
- Peter A Lasko
Questions people ask
Does WAG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WAG Foundation give?
$20,750 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs WAG Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caryl G Lasko (VP/Director), Bennett W Lasko (Treas./Director), Daniel R Lasko (VP/Director) and James B Lasko (Pres./Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does WAG Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and food and hunger.