Les Wagner Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Les Wagner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Owego, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,700 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$61,700
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $64,258 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $84,927 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $64,258 | 8 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $61,700 | 6 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Les Wagner Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $58,700 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tioga County Boys and Girls Club Inc | To support childrens' activities | $20,000 |
| Tioga County Rural Ministry | To provide unmet needs to the poor, sick and elderly | $18,000 |
| Hiawatha Island Boat Club | To support recreation | $12,000 |
| Haven of Peace Inc - Maple Ridge Ranch | To support recreation | $5,000 |
| Historic Owego Marketplace Inc | To support enhancing and maintaining the village of owego | $3,700 |
| The Grahym Plan - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | To support people with cystic fibrosis | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie D Wagner
- James R Franz
- Donald E Goodrich
- David Wheelock
- Joseph Shortino
- Kathie Rollison
Questions people ask
Does Les Wagner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Les Wagner Foundation Inc give?
$61,700 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Les Wagner Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie D Wagner (President & Treasurer), James R Franz (Secretary & Assistant Treasurer), Donald E Goodrich (Assistant Secretary) and David Wheelock (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.