The Gary C Wendt Foundation
Invitation OnlyCos Cob, Connecticut · EIN 06-6469925 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$31.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
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
83% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Broward | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To transform the community through focused leadership that fosters collaboration, builds endowment, advances equity, and connects people… | $662,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | To promote the welfare of and advance the objectives of the university of wisconsin madison by encouraging the interest, engagement, and… | $200,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | To integrate clinical and hospital care with research and education. | $100,000 |
| Wendt Family Philanthropic Fund | New York, NY | To support initiatives that educate, empower, and lift individuals to reach their full potential, as well as to support programs that… | $45,000 |
| Slow Burn Theatre Company Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To showcase the best of contemporary musical theatre to south florida. | $25,000 |
| Stamford Center for the Arts Inc | Stamford, CT | To award scholarships for many under-resourced youth and encourage a life-long appreciation of the performing arts. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,042,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $877,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621199349101332
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6469925
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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