The Mental Wellness Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mental Wellness Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fulton, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.8 million and the largest $1.8 million. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.8 million
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 1 | $25.2 million |
| 2023 | $5.3 million | 1 | $23.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 1 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
The Mental Wellness Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule 2 | See Attached | $1.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Bainum
- Mary Acker
- Wilfried Busse
- Scott Renschler
- Katherine Renschler
- Todd Renschler
- Amanda Renschler
Questions people ask
Does The Mental Wellness Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mental Wellness Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.8 million.
Who runs The Mental Wellness Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Bainum (President/Director), Mary Acker (Sec/Treas), Wilfried Busse (Director) and Scott Renschler (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.