Wesel Foundation
Accepts applications
Wesel Foundation is a private foundation in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$700
- Assets$154,004
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,050 | 15 | $138,941 |
| 2023 | $4,000 | 13 | $140,839 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 13 | $155,291 |
| 2025 | $9,000 | 14 | $154,004 |
How to apply
| Contact | Russel Cammer Co Wesel Foundation 710 Layton Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 585-2976 |
| What to submit | Requests on letterhead of organization |
What Wesel Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Ecumenical Ministerium | To further designated work of organization | $700 |
| Allied Services | To further designated work of organization | $700 |
| Keystone College | To further designated work of organization | $700 |
| St Francis of Assisi Kitchen | To further designated work of organization | $700 |
| The Everhart Museum | To further designated work of organization | $700 |
| The Salvation Army | To further designated work of organization | $700 |
| ALS United Mid Atlantic Organization | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Scranton | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
| Chichilla Hose Company | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
| Greater Scranton YMCA | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
| Pa Association for the Blind | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Scranton | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
| United Way of Lackawanna County | To further designated work of organization | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Cammer
- Gayle Perfilio
- Russell Cammer III
Questions people ask
Does Wesel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wesel Foundation give?
$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Wesel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Cammer (President), Gayle Perfilio (Secretary) and Russell Cammer III (Director).
What does Wesel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.