Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust
Preselected recipients only
Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust is a private foundation in Sandusky, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,300 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $13,300 and the largest $13,300. 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$13,300
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$13,300
- Largest grant$13,300
- Assets$368,390
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,500 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 | $11,300 | 1 | $321,908 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 1 | $339,651 |
| 2025 | $13,300 | 1 | $368,390 |
How to apply
Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust 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 Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $13,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky Area Maritime Museum | To pay operating expenses of the associations museum | $13,300 |
Officers and trustees
- James O Miller
- J Andrews Sausser
- Dru Meredith
Questions people ask
Does Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust give?
$13,300 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $13,300.
Who runs Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James O Miller (Trustee), J Andrews Sausser (Trustee) and Dru Meredith (Trustee).
What does Richard Gordon Wendt Gift Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.