Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Iselin, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $600,065. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$600,065
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 44 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 32 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Lisa Wendel Memorial 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 Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $603,565 |
| California | 8 | $485,155 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 8 | $38,292 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,369 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,650 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General charitable purposes | $600,065 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General charitable purpose | $350,000 |
| College of the Desert | General purpose | $71,079 |
| Eye Care 4 Kids | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Woodland Strides | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| McCallum Theater | General charitable pupose | $16,776 |
| Indio Youth Sports | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Haiti Children | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Kline Veterans Fund | General purpose | $12,667 |
| The Smith Center | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| New Horizons Academy | General purpose | $6,295 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Tahoe Speech Therapy | General purpose | $5,280 |
| Esselstyn Foundation | General purpose | $3,500 |
| United Hatzalah | General purpose | $3,369 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Ecolife Conservation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Jazz Outreach Initiative | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Misfits Mutts Dog Rescue | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | General purpose | $1,300 |
| Lauren Elizabeth Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| St Jude | General purpose | $450 |
| Three Square | General purpose | $450 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $300 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $250 |
| Phi Beta Phi Foundation | General purpose | $200 |
| Samaritans Purse | General purpose | $200 |
| Care USA | General purpose | $150 |
| The Girlfriend Factor | General purpose | $138 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Wendel
- David Dorfman
Questions people ask
Does Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald Wendel (Trustee) and David Dorfman (Successor Trustee).
What does Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.