The Wagler Foundation
Invitation OnlyUniontown, Ohio · EIN 46-0829253 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$318K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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 Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellencies of Christ | Colorado Springs, CO | Operations suppot | $75,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | Operations support | $40,000 |
| Tikkun Ministries International | Gaithersburg, MD | Operations support | $40,000 |
| Refuge of Hope | Canton, OH | Operations support | $28,000 |
| Christian Children's Home of Ohio | Wooster, OH | Operations support | $25,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Operations support | $20,000 |
| Israel Firstfruits Inc | Colleyville, TX | Operations support | $15,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Chicago, IL | Operations support | $15,000 |
| Hope Bridge | Hartville, OH | Operations support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Arlington, VA | Operations support | $10,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Operations support | $10,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christ | Chicago, IL | Operations support | $5,000 |
| Life Outreach International | Euless, TX | Operations support | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Ohio | Canton, OH | Operations support | $5,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operations support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Operations support | $5,000 |
| International Institute of Akron | Akron, OH | Operations support | $3,000 |
| Fountain Gate Fellowship | Abilene, TX | Operations support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $415,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $141,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0829253
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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