Heidemann-Wuest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heidemann-Wuest Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $104,618 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$104,618
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $103,251 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,251 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $104,618 | 18 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Heidemann-Wuest 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 Heidemann-Wuest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $102,118 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comal County Junior Livestock Show | Charitable | $30,000 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition | Charitable | $27,092 |
| New Braunfels Food Bank | Charitable | $20,218 |
| San Antonio Zoo | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pesh Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | Charitable | $3,208 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Guadalupe County Livestock Show | Charitable | $2,000 |
| New Braunfels Christian Academy PTO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Backing Ag Raising Youth (Bar-Y) | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hope Hospice | charitable | $1,000 |
| Comal Youth Shooting Sports | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Texas Tourism Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heritage Society of New Braunfels | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greater New Braunfels Economic Development Fdn | Charitable | $600 |
| Native Plant Society of Texas | Charitable | $500 |
| New Braunfels Public Library Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joye Wuest
- Brad Wuest
- Travis Wuest
Questions people ask
Does Heidemann-Wuest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heidemann-Wuest Foundation give?
$104,618 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Heidemann-Wuest Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joye Wuest (Trustee), Brad Wuest (Trustee) and Travis Wuest (Trustee).
What does Heidemann-Wuest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.