Wegman Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wegman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $703,500 the year before.
73% 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 | $703,500 | 7 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 15 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
Wegman Family Charitable 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 Wegman Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $2.0 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Program support | $700,000 |
| University of Rochester Brooks Landing Business Center | Program support | $612,500 |
| Equicenter Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | Program support | $80,000 |
| Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc | Program support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Central New York | Program support | $62,000 |
| MFC Foundation | Program support | $60,000 |
| Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| New York Kitchen | Program support | $50,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Foodlink Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Vertus High School | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel R Wegman
- Colleen J Wegman
- Nicole Wegman
- Erin Heintz
Questions people ask
Does Wegman Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wegman Family Charitable Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Wegman Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel R Wegman (President, Director, Chairman), Colleen J Wegman (VP, Director, Treasurer), Nicole Wegman (VP, Director) and Erin Heintz (Secretary).
What does Wegman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.