Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $955,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$955,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.5 million 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 | $2.3 million | 5 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $955,000 | 7 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc 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 Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $580,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $205,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $125,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Sarasota Baptist Church | Religious | $350,000 |
| Kingdomnomics Foundation | For religious benefits | $230,000 |
| Urban Impact | For benefit of the community | $205,000 |
| Living Hope | For religious benefits | $125,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Community | $30,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Religious | $10,000 |
| Jesus Online Ministries | For religious benefits | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillips Wiegand
- Ruth Wiegand
- Phillips Wiegand Jr
- Sara Valentine
- Ben Wiegand
Questions people ask
Does Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc give?
$955,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Phillips Wiegand (Director), Ruth Wiegand (Director), Phillips Wiegand Jr (Officer) and Sara Valentine (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wiegand Morning Star Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.