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Also known as: WALKER SARAH WENDT & RACHEL NASH TTEES
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Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation is a private trust based in HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Lyn Walker. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $68K. Total assets have grown from $639K in 2019 to $2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Connecticut, Minnesota, Utah. According to available records, Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation has made 50 grants totaling $288K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $25K in 2021 to $172K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Minnesota, Connecticut, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 6 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.
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MN, CT.
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation has distributed a total of $288K across 50 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K.
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation is headquartered in HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyn Gammill Walker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah E Wendt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel R Nash | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$104K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$86K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$67K
Distribution Amount
$96K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$288K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls LeadershipGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Outward Bound InternationalSUPPORT NEW RESEARCH | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Hats And MittensCOMMON AREA MAINT/ BUY HATS | North Plymouth, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Student Leadership NetworkGIRLS EDUCATION - TYWLS | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Camp Calumet LutheranMAINTAIN LAKESIDE RES CAMP, | West Ossipee, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Iris - Integrated Refugee & ImmigrantGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New Haven, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| The Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationCHARITABLE GIFT FOR | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Orchestra LumosYOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Outward Bound UsaFINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| St John'S Lutheran ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Greenwich Choral SocietyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Greenwich, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UsaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Laguna Hills, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| PatchworksGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brunswick, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Broad River ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Norwalk, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Stamford SymphonyYOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2021 |