The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyClinton, Missouri · EIN 43-1801574 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$214K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$500
Total assets$159K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Memorial Hosp Fdtn | Clinton, MO | Health awareness | $153,000 |
| Clinton Methodist Church | Clinton, MO | Religious | $15,500 |
| Education Fdtn for Clinton Students | Clinton, MO | Educational | $12,600 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Youth support | $6,100 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henry County | Clinton, MO | Youth support | $2,500 |
| Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor | Clinton, MO | Community support | $2,500 |
| Ucm Alumni Foundation | Warrensburg, MO | Educational | $2,500 |
| Clinton Chamber of Commerce | Clinton, MO | Community support | $2,100 |
| Alaska Village Missions | Homer, AK | Religious missions | $1,000 |
| Clinton Arts Council | Clinton, MO | Promotion of arts | $1,000 |
| Henry County Memory Fund | Clinton, MO | Health awareness | $1,000 |
| Henry County Museum | Clinton, MO | Community awareness | $1,000 |
| Higgins Bros Surgicenter for Hope | Kansas City, MO | Health awareness | $1,000 |
| Holy Rosary School | Clinton, MO | Educational | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Youth support | $1,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation | Evanston, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| St Paul School of Theology | Leawood, KS | Religious education | $1,000 |
| Westminster College | Fulton, MO | Religious education | $1,000 |
| Aimee Kaiser Memorial Golf Tourname | Clinton, MO | Educational scholarships | $500 |
| Alabama National Alumni Association | Tuscaloosa, AL | Educational | $500 |
| Clinton Booster Club | Clinton, MO | Education | $500 |
| Clinton Police Officers Association | Clinton, MO | Community awareness | $500 |
| Dalton House | Clinton, MO | Community support | $500 |
| Elijah Hurt Memorial Fund | Clinton, MO | Community support | $500 |
| Gabby Girls Scholarship | Clinton, MO | Educational scholarship | $500 |
| Sagrada Scholarship Bible Camp | Lincoln, MO | Religious youth education | $500 |
| Show-Me Christian Youth Home | Lamonte, MO | Religious education | $500 |
| The Rotary Foundation | Clinton, MO | Community support | $500 |
| Veterans Friends & Neighbors | Clinton, MO | Health awareness | $500 |
| The Rainbow Network | Springfield, MO | Religious education & welfare | $360 |
| The Pediatric Place | Clinton, MO | Youth support | $250 |
| Naval War College Foundation | Newport, RI | Educational | $200 |
| Nelson-Atkins Art Museum | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $125 |
| Children's Mercy Kc Philanthropy | Kansas City, MO | Youth health awareness | $100 |
| Haitian Christian Mission | Boca Raton, FL | Religious | $100 |
| National Fire Safety Council | Michigan Center, MI | Youth support | $100 |
| Pedal the Cause | St Louis, MO | Community support | $100 |
| Project After Prom | Clinton, MO | Youth | $100 |
| Missouri Girls Town Foundation | Kingdom City, MO | Youth support | $50 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Nature preservation | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,810 | 40 |
| 2024 | $203,642 | 49 |
| 2023 | $159,441 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1801574
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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