Wanda Muntwyler Foundation for Animals
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 36-7155124 · Private foundation · Website
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 2025):
| Contact | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA MD1090VD, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5135347001 |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS |
| Deadlines | DEADLINE FOR GRANT REQUESTS IS JULY 31 ANNUALLY. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO PROJECTS WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE LIMITED TO A BUDGET SIZE OF $5,000 OR LESS. |
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
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Project/Program support | $15,000 |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of Southern Illinois | Carbondale, IL | Annual fund | $6,000 |
| Almost Home Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Wheeling, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Partners for Pets Humane Society | Troy, IL | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics Inc | Lisle, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Greyhound Alliance NFP | Melrose Park, IL | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Inc | Chicago, IL | Project/Program support | $4,000 |
| Catnap From the Heart Inc | LA Grange Pk, IL | Project/Program support | $3,500 |
| Tails Humane Society | Dekalb, IL | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Peoria Humane Society | Peoria, IL | Project/Program support | $3,000 |
| Brave Hearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center | Harvard, IL | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Joliet Junior College Foundation | Joliet, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| National Animal Welfare Society Inc | Mokena, IL | Project/Program support | $2,000 |
| Touched by an Animal | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $1,500 |
| Sit Stay Read Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Illinois Animal Welfare | Evanston, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| High Tails Animal Rescue NFP | Glenview, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $62,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349100837
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7155124
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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