Wessel Family Foundation Inc the Northern
Invitation OnlyPo Box Chica, Illinois · EIN 55-0799320 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$98K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
55% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Tokovler diabetes center | $75,000 |
| Nch Medical Diplomats Council | Naples, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Merrifield, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Artis-Naples | Naples, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Minesota Law School | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Burke's | Westchester, IL | General support | $500 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | General support | $500 |
| Int'l Society for Frontotemporal Dementia | Burnsville, MN | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $255,398 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523539349100117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0799320
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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