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Leo G Wente Church Trust

Preselected recipients only Breda, Iowa · EIN 426460680

Leo G Wente Church Trust is a private foundation in Breda, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,618 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $7,618 and the largest $7,618. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $752 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$2,5001$304,467
2023$7521$315,213
2024$7,6181$322,183

How to apply

Leo G Wente Church Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Leo G Wente Church Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa1$7,618

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Shepard Parish
Breda, IA
Maint/repairs - church property$7,618

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Leo G Wente Church Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Leo G Wente Church Trust give?

$7,618 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $7,618.

Who runs Leo G Wente Church Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Russell Schelle (Trustee).

What does Leo G Wente Church Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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