Hall Wendel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hall Wendel Foundation is a private foundation in Rogers, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $43,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$147,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$43,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $162,500 the year before.
25% 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 | $115,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 5 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $147,500 | 4 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Hall Wendel 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 Hall Wendel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $37,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Support for the priscilla l. Fiola and jeffery p. Wendel liver cancer research fund | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | The wendel foundation scholarship program - 2025 scholarships | $37,500 |
| Spinecare Research Foundation Inc | Support for the frank p. Cammisa, jr., md endowed chair at hospital for special surgery | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah A Farley Cortez
- W Hall Wendel Jr
- Chelsea Cortez
- William J Berens
- Daniel Meisel
- James Melville
Questions people ask
Does Hall Wendel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hall Wendel Foundation give?
$147,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $43,750.
Who runs Hall Wendel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah A Farley Cortez (President/Treasurer), W Hall Wendel Jr (Chair of the Board), Chelsea Cortez (Secretary) and William J Berens (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hall Wendel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.