Wendt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wendt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Klamath Falls, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $616,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $57,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$616,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$57,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $630,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $630,000 | 10 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $616,000 | 4 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Wendt Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $616,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohsu Foundation | Cancer center pledge | $500,000 |
| Favell Museum | Operations | $90,000 |
| Crosspoint Christian School | Capital campaign pledge | $25,000 |
| Rotary Club of Klamath Falls | Klamath care klamath reads program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roderick C Wendt
- Matthew R Wendt
- Mark R Wendt
- Nancy J Wendt
- James Madden
- Andrea Olson
- Robert Turner
- Ashley Wendt
Questions people ask
Does Wendt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wendt Family Foundation give?
$616,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $57,500.
Who runs Wendt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roderick C Wendt (President), Matthew R Wendt (Vice President/Treasurer), Mark R Wendt (Director) and Nancy J Wendt (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.