Wendel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 86-2463905 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$22K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easterseals Midwest | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Life for Life Academy | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American Vision of Hope | Chesapeake, VA | General purpose | $3,815 |
| Saugatuck Douglas History Center | Douglas, MI | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Stl Shakespeare Festival | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Saugatuck Center for the Arts | Saugatuck, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | Olivette, MO | General purpose | $1,040 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,855 | 7 |
| 2024 | $58,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $55,250 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102566
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2463905
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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