Also known as: C/O LOREN STONE
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Herbert C Wenske Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMETTE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. The principal officer is Rsm Mcgladrey Inc.. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $919K. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2011 to $2.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Arizona. According to available records, Herbert C Wenske Foundation has made 73 grants totaling $432K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $101K in 2020 to $139K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $192K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Herbert C Wenske Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 73 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Herbert C Wenske Foundation has distributed a total of $432K across 73 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K.
Herbert C Wenske Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Herbert C Wenske Foundation is headquartered in WILMETTE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren R Stone President | SECRETARY TREASURER & SOLE DIRECTOR | $80K | $0 | $80K |
Total Giving
$268K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.3M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$139K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$221K
Distribution Amount
$242K
Total: $2.5M
Total Grants
73
Total Giving
$432K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United FundUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Skokie, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundUNRESTRICTED | Northbrook, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation IsraelUNRESTRICTED | Glencoe, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalUNRESTRICTED | Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Elyssa'S MissionUNRESTRICTED | Northbrook, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer Research FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Hartsdale, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| After School MattersUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Stephen P Hayman Massage & Reflexology FundUNRESTRICTED | West Bloomfield, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Magdalene House ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Lombard, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Skokie, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Community Partners Affordable HousingUNRESTRICTED | Libertyville, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| United Cerebral PalsyUNRESTRICTED | Vienna, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The IdfUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Autism SpeaksUNRESTRICTED | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Chicago Community Kollel IncUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Hadassah The Womens Zionist Organization Of America IncUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| American Brain TumorUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Karen Flam MemorialUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |