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John L Wydeven Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pennington, New Jersey · EIN 306726797

John L Wydeven Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $219,966 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $219,966 and the largest $219,966. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $21,470 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,4701$4.7 million
2025$219,9661$5.7 million

How to apply

John L Wydeven 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John L Wydeven Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland1$219,966

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Relief Services
Baltimore, MD
General operating$219,966

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John L Wydeven Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John L Wydeven Foundation give?

$219,966 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $219,966.

Who runs John L Wydeven Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Trustee).

What does John L Wydeven Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.

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