The Wenger Family Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Barbara, California · EIN 52-1744058 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT M WENGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2449 CALLE ALMONTE, SANTA BARBARA CA 93109 |
| Phone | 3016562532 |
| RMWENGER70@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION HAS NO FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
29% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Daf | St Petersburg, FL | General purposes | $781,818 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Washington, DC | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $5,122 |
| Kidsave | Culver City, CA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Food Bank Santa Barbara County | Santa Maria, CA | General purposes | $2,900 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $2,900 |
| Grace Reproductive Fund | Washington, DC | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $2,472 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $1,550 |
| Round House Theater | Bethesda, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Profant Foundation for the Arts | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $500 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $824,762 | 17 |
| 2023 | $42,261 | 23 |
| 2022 | $51,974 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349102101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1744058
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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