Wender Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wender Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,095 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $925 and the largest $3,000. 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$15,095
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$925
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$391,417
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21,273 the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,273 | 18 | $373,649 |
| 2024 | $15,095 | 14 | $391,417 |
How to apply
Wender 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 Wender Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $12,295 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,350 |
| New York | 1 | $850 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Lyric Opera | Special event support | $3,000 |
| Bay Path University | General support | $2,500 |
| Longy School of Music | General support | $2,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General support | $1,500 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | Special event support | $1,350 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | Special event support | $1,250 |
| WGBH | General support | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera House | General support | $850 |
| St Anthony Educational Foundation | General support | $500 |
| MIT Music Library | Special event support | $400 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General support | $300 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | General support | $275 |
| Opera Philadelphia | Special event support | $100 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General support | $70 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter J Wender
- Carl H Karandjeff
Questions people ask
Does Wender Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wender Foundation give?
$15,095 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $925.
Who runs Wender Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter J Wender (Co-Trustee) and Carl H Karandjeff (Co-Trustee).
What does Wender Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.