E F Wildermuth Foundation
Historical FunderBallwin, Missouri · EIN 31-6050202 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATTHEW PATTERSON TREASURER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2517 CASSANDRA MARIE DRIVE, BALLWIN MO 63021 |
| Phone | 3145188387 |
| D.MATTHEW.PATTERSON@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM. REQUIRE PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | JULY 1ST EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildermuth Church | Carroll, OH | Building and general fund | $30,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | General fund | $29,856 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | General fund | $29,856 |
| Casa | Columbus, OH | General fund | $20,000 |
| Community of the Holy Rosary | Columbus, OH | Holy rosary/food pantry | $18,000 |
| Children's Center for the Visually Impaired | Kansas City, MO | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cunningham Children's Home | Urbana, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc (Macc Fund) | Milwaukee, WI | The ringer | $10,000 |
| Ballet Metropolitan | Columbus, OH | General fund | $8,500 |
| Community Kitchen | Columbus, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Central Ohio | Reynoldsburg, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Ohio | Columbus, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ohioana Library | Columbus, OH | General fund | $3,500 |
| Foar From Home | Fernandina Beach, FL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Kansas City, KS | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Tall Ship Alliance | Saint Marys, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Spina Bfida Association of America | Alexandria, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Christ Prince of Peace Athletic Assocation | Manchester, MO | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,212 | 21 |
| 2023 | $179,881 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104957
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6050202
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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