Dr Newton K Wesley Foundation Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 23-7355415 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$67K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$9,500
Total assets$974K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Lens Museum | Forest Grove, OR | General fundraising | $30,000 |
| Midwestern University | Downers Grove, IL | General fundraising | $11,000 |
| Japanese Museum | Los Angeles, CA | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Earlham College | Richmond, IN | General fundraising | $9,500 |
| Japanese American Service Committee | Chicago, IL | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Friends of Minidoka | Twin Falls, ID | General fundraising | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $175,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103973
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7355415
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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