Woltjen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woltjen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mission, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,500. 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$18,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$941,331
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $35,410 | 14 | $681,027 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 14 | $806,985 |
| 2025 | $18,000 | 13 | $941,331 |
How to apply
Woltjen 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 Woltjen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $3,500 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Theater | General operations | $2,500 |
| Queen of the Holy Rosary | General operations | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| VFW | General operations | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | General operations | $2,000 |
| Harvesters | General operations | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | General operations | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Center | General operations | $1,100 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Mary's of Park City Utah | General operations | $1,000 |
| ALS Association | General operations | $500 |
| Andrew Harris Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| City of Mission Charitable Donation Fund | General operations | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Woltjen
- M Kathleen Woltjen
Questions people ask
Does Woltjen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woltjen Family Foundation give?
$18,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Woltjen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Woltjen (Director) and M Kathleen Woltjen (Director).
What does Woltjen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans.