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Gw Foundation Trust is a private trust based in COS COB, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Mr Gary C Wendt. It holds total assets of $26.5M. Annual income is reported at $9.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.9M in 2011 to $26.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Gw Foundation Trust has made 11 grants totaling $3.1M, with a median grant of $375K. Annual giving has grown from $400K in 2020 to $2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $500K, with an average award of $286K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Wisconsin and Florida and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gw Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, FL, CT.
Gw Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $3.1M across 11 grants. The median grant size is $375K, with an average of $286K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $500K.
Gw Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gw Foundation Trust is headquartered in COS COB, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Ahneman | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Gary C Wendt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$423K
Total Assets
$26.1M
Fair Market Value
$26.2M
Net Worth
$26.1M
Grants Paid
$320K
Contributions
$16.8M
Net Investment Income
$1.5M
Distribution Amount
$412K
Total: $6.8M
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$3.1M
Average Grant
$286K
Median Grant
$375K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationTO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF AND ADVANCE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON BY ENCOURAGING THE INTEREST, ENGAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ALUMNI, DONORS, AND FRIENDS IN THE LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH EACH OTHER. | Madison, WI | $500K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Broward CountyTO ENABLE ALL YOUTH, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $100K | 2020 |
| The Everglades FoundationTO PROTECT AND RESTORE AMERICA'S EVERGLADES THROUGH SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION. | Palmetto Bay, FL | $100K | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of StamfordTO ENABLE ALL YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. | Stamford, CT | $50K | 2020 |
| Broward Performing Arts FoundationTO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS BY DELIVERING QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND MEMORABLE MOMENTS THAT ENGAGE AND INSPIRE AUDIENCES, NURTURE COLLABORATION, AND DRIVE ECONOMIC VITALITY. | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $50K | 2020 |