Walter S Mander Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter S Mander Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $538,351 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $116,393. 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$538,351
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$116,393
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $552,793 the year before.
38% 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 | $552,793 | 47 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $538,351 | 58 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Walter S Mander 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 Walter S Mander Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 41 | $462,351 |
| New York | 4 | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $10,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forefront | To further the purpose of the organization | $116,393 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | To further the purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago Law School | To further the purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Star Farm Chicago | To further the purpose of the organization | $20,350 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | To further the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Garfield Park Community Council | To further the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | To further the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks | To further the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Court Theatre | To further the purpose of the organization | $10,750 |
| Babson College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Bucknell University | To further the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Growing Home | To further the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Kam Isaiah Israel Congregation | To further the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Oak Park Temple | To further the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Forward Association Inc | To further the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | To further the purpose of the organization | $9,858 |
| Advocates for Urban Agriculture | To further the purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Allies for Community Business | To further the purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| New Israel Fund | To further the purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Plant Chicago | To further the purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Ada S McKinley Educational Services | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| College of Lake County Foundation | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Delta Institute | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Just Roots | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Mt Zion Congregation | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Neighbor Space | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Rohr Chabad Jewish Center | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Seven Generations Ahead | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Relief Foundation (Naturally Chicago) | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Selfhelp Home Inc | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation | To further the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Your Passion 1st | To further the purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Chat | To further the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Judea Reform Congregation | To further the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Women's Rabbinic Network | To further the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Carolina Ballet | To further the purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- C B Wolf
- P E Goschi
- Peter Bwolf
- Walter L Wolf
Questions people ask
Does Walter S Mander Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter S Mander Foundation give?
$538,351 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Walter S Mander Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists C B Wolf (President / Director), P E Goschi (Sec. / Director), Peter Bwolf (Director) and Walter L Wolf (Director).
What does Walter S Mander Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.