The Wiegers Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 84-1214070 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.6M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$12.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $62,500.
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
80% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | General | $3,000,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | General | $2,800,000 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | General | $590,950 |
| St Johns Cathedral | New York, NY | General | $62,500 |
| Greenlight Fund | Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Broomfield, CO | General | $42,500 |
| Judi's House | Aurora, CO | General | $15,000 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Fairwinds-Nantucket's Behavioral Health Center | Nantuket, MA | General | $12,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Monocacy Farms | Bethlehem, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Denver, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Keystone Science School | Keystone, CO | General | $5,000 |
| National Repertory Orchesta | Breckenridge, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,622,950 | 15 |
| 2024 | $2,433,300 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,338,800 | 23 |
| 2022 | $2,084,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611909349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1214070
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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