Bewondernow Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bewondernow Inc is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $165,000 and the largest $165,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$165,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$3.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $75,052 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 1 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Bewondernow 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bewondernow Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $165,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hansjorg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Un | Financial support | $165,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandi Wewerka
- Jason Sager MD
- Kathleen Thomas PHD
- Steve Smalley MD
- Christpher Ford MD
- Mary Bolkcom JD
Questions people ask
Does Bewondernow Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bewondernow Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $165,000.
Who runs Bewondernow Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandi Wewerka (President, Secretary, Director), Jason Sager MD (Director), Kathleen Thomas PHD (Director) and Steve Smalley MD (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bewondernow Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.