Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,600 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $160,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$333,600
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $276,300 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $276,300 | 14 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $333,600 | 22 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Directors of the Thomas A Wendt Fam 2555 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 391-1200 |
| What to submit | * contact information for your organization * description of your mission * list of historical achievements * program focus and population served * list of all board members of the organization * copies of your most recent annual report and audited financial statements * description of the project for which funding is requested * delineate your organization's responsibility for the project, and clarify that no responsibility for the project is to be borne by the foundation * estimated budget for the project and amount of assistance requested * methods your organization has established to evaluate the success of the intended project * methods your organization has established to ensure the grant funds are used for this project * ensure proposal requires your organization to submit semi-annual written accounts to the foundation as well as a final written report * three-year historical budget for your organization outlining therein the funding sources |
| Deadlines | No later than march 1 of any calendar year |
What Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $321,100 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chapel | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Feed More Wny | General purpose | $20,000 |
| St Lukes | General purpose | $20,000 |
| St Matthew's Roman Catholic Church | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hearts for the Homeless | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Kevins Guest House | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Brothers of Mercy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| American Bible Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Summit Ctr | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Detroit | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sonray Ministries | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General purpose | $2,400 |
| Remember Ryan Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General purpose | $100 |
| The Historical Society of the Tonawandas | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Wendt
- Doreen M Wendt
- Camille Siejka
Questions people ask
Does Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No later than march 1 of any calendar year.
How much does Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation give?
$333,600 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas A Wendt (President/Treasurer/Direct), Doreen M Wendt (Vice President/Secretary/D) and Camille Siejka (Director).
What does Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and housing and homelessness.