Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWhite Lake, Michigan · EIN 38-6077419 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$27.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
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 Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stryke Fdn for Rare Disease | New York, NY | Support researchand product devdiamond blackfan anemia | $300,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | Diane & charleswilson landgrant | $240,000 |
| Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmout | Hanover, NH | Educational06 fellowshipfund | $100,000 |
| Epiphany School | Seattle, WA | Annual fundaccessible education | $80,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Educationalacademicenrichment | $30,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation | Seattle, WA | Behavioral healthcrisis careclinic fund | $28,000 |
| Everglade Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Conservationenvironment | $25,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center | Juno Beach, FL | Hospitals andtanksfund | $25,000 |
| Burt Lake Band Ottawa-Chippewa | Brutus, MI | Cultural& educational | $24,000 |
| Womens Resource Center of Northern Michigan | Petoskey, MI | Services forwomen childrenand families | $22,800 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservatin Foundation | New York, NY | The colony club | $20,000 |
| Nw Childrens Foundation | Seattle, WA | Annual fundnwcf fund a needdevelopment wellness | $20,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Vero Beach, FL | Cultural-Artstheatre | $20,000 |
| Village of Pelston | Pellston, MI | Computerssleigh | $17,000 |
| Mclaren Northern Michigan Fdn | Petoskey, MI | Hospital improving careand technology | $15,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | The hotchkissfundenvironmental fund | $15,000 |
| Uw Medicine Advancement | Seattle, WA | Harborview pediatricbehavioral healthintegration prog fd | $15,000 |
| Youth Eastside Services | Bellevue, WA | Support youthmental health | $15,000 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Fdn | North Palm Beach, FL | Provide communityneeds | $13,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | Educaitonalannual fund | $12,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Wilsonendowment | $12,000 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | Educationaldevelopment &operations | $10,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Board giving | $10,000 |
| Groundwork Ctr for Resilient Communities | Traverse City, MI | Provide fresh food and protectgreat lakes | $10,000 |
| Harbor Springs Library | Harbor Springs, MI | Preservelibrary | $10,000 |
| Holley Ear Institute | Detroit, MI | Hospital deaf,deaf blind orhard of hearing | $10,000 |
| Inner Compass Initiative | West Hartford, CT | Education andsupport formental health | $10,000 |
| Mackinaw Straits Raptor Watch | Petoskey, MI | Motus towers | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | Culturalpromotion forthe four arts | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | New york zoologicalparks, wildlife education& conservation | $10,000 |
| The Green-Wood Historic Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Educate andpreserve historicgreenwood cemetery | $8,000 |
| Village of Pellston Fire Department | Pellston, MI | Roof for fire department | $7,000 |
| Pelston Firefighters Assn | Pellston, MI | Community protectionscholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Andrew K Dwyer Foundation | Bedford, NY | Scholarship andyouth activitiesfor less fortunate | $5,000 |
| Camping and Education Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Koochichingcamp for boys youth enrichment | $5,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | Hobe Sound, FL | Religious enrichment | $5,000 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | Traverse City, MI | Natural resourceconservation & restorationin northwest mi | $5,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Comm | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Educationalannual fund | $5,000 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | Harbor Springs, MI | Provide healthalternative treataddiction | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | Hobe Sound, FL | Hospital providenon profithealth care | $5,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Culturalsupport of ballet | $5,000 |
| Rippowan Cisqua School | Bedford, NY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Rusticus Garden Club | Bedford, NY | Plantingsenvironmenteducation | $5,000 |
| Saint David's School | New York, NY | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Schoolyard Films Inc | Jupiter, FL | Educate studentsabout theenvironment | $5,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | Harbor Springs, MI | Religiousoutreach | $5,000 |
| The Church of Bethesda by the Sea | Palm Beach, FL | Religiousoutreach | $5,000 |
| The Festical of the Book | Harbor Springs, MI | Celbrating booksreading & literary arts | $5,000 |
| The Windward School | White Plains, NY | Educationalsupport | $5,000 |
| The Windward School NY NY | New York, NY | Education support | $5,000 |
| The Hundred Club of Detroit | Fenton, MI | Provide scholarshipsand support forfirst responders families | $4,000 |
| Npr Nat'l Public Radio | Baltimore, MD | Public educationand enlightenment | $3,000 |
| Nw Michigan Habitat for Humanity | Petoskey, MI | Providing homesfor those in need | $3,000 |
| Ojai Raptor Center | Ojai, CA | Support andprotect wildliferehab and release | $3,000 |
| University Liggett School | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Counselor learningsupport educationalexcellence fund | $3,000 |
| Uw Botanical Garden | Seattle, WA | Educationconservationresearch | $3,000 |
| Wnyc Public Radio | New York, NY | Public programmingand educatoion | $3,000 |
| American University Wa Colg of Law | Washington, DC | Lectureseries | $2,000 |
| Friends of Dunbarton House | Washington, DC | Preservation of historic structure museum | $2,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Support communityservices | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,280,000 | 68 |
| 2024 | $1,290,400 | 70 |
| 2023 | $1,097,180 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6077419
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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