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Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation is a private trust based in ISELIN, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. The principal officer is Gerald Wendel. It holds total assets of $4.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nevada and California. According to available records, Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation has made 176 grants totaling $4.3M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $521K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 60 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $830K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 97 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, California, Nevada, which account for 51% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$375K
Based on 43 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.
Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 176 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, CA, NV.
Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation has distributed a total of $4.3M across 176 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $830K.
Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation is headquartered in ISELIN, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Wendel | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Wendel | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane Wendel | — | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Dorfman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Bergman | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Wendel | — | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.5M
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$62K
Distribution Amount
$165K
Total: $3.3M
Total Grants
176
Total Giving
$4.3M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
97
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland StridesGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Woodland, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Hope InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | Lancaster, PA | $9K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL PURPOSE | City Of Industry, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Cleveland, OH | $830K | 2023 |
| Eisenhower Health FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Rancho Mirage, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| College Of The DesertGENERAL PURPOSE | Palm Desert, CA | $77K | 2023 |
| Eye Care 4 KidsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Midvale, UT | $45K | 2023 |
| Mccallum TheaterGENERAL CHARITABLE PUPOSE | Palm Desert, CA | $43K | 2023 |
| Regents Of The Univeristy Of CaGENERAL PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $38K | 2023 |
| Haiti ChildrenGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Carbondale, CO | $18K | 2023 |
| The Smith CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| United HatzalahGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Physicians Committee For Responsible MedicineGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Kline Veterans FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Las Vegas, NV | $3K | 2023 |
| Aspen Buddy ProgramGENERAL PURPOSE | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Desert Community FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Palm Desert, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Multiply GoodGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Strings Music FestivalGENERAL PURPOSE | Steamboat Springs, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Assistance League Coachella ValleyGENERAL PURPOSE | Palm Desert, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Hadassah Of Red BankGENERAL PURPOSE | Red Bank, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Starz Adaptive RidingGENERAL PURPOSE | Steamboat Springs, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Gods Little AcresGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Coconut Creek, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL PURPOSE | America, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL PURPOSE | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2023 |
| St JudeGENERAL PURPOSE | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Lauren Elizabeth FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2023 |
| Computer CuresGENERAL PURPOSE | Steamboat Springs, CO | $719 | 2023 |
| Tahoe Speech TherapyGENERAL PURPOSE | Incline Village, NV | $650 | 2023 |
| My Holiday FairyGENERAL PURPOSE | La Jolla, CA | $575 | 2023 |
| La Jolla High SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | La Jolla, CA | $515 | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL PURPOSE | Jersey City, NJ | $513 | 2023 |
| Indio Youth SportsGENERAL PURPOSE | Indio, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Three SquareGENERAL PURPOSE | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| Las Vegas Rescue MissionGENERAL PURPOSE | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| CoachellavaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Indio, CA | $362 | 2023 |
| Care UsaGENERAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $350 | 2023 |
| Two Tee BaseballGENERAL PURPOSE | Indio, CA | $350 | 2023 |
| Adath IsraelGENERAL PURPOSE | Lawrenceville, NJ | $260 | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of The UsGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Steamboat Tennis AssocGENERAL PUPOSE | Steamboat Springs, CO | $125 | 2023 |
| Jewish NevadaGENERAL PURPOSE | Las Vegas, NV | $100 | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServiceGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| AspcaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |