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Wagner Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Nathan Wagner. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2010 to $6.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2024. According to available records, Wagner Family Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $350K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $11K in 2022 to $339K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $799 to $85K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Wagner Family Foundation reported 12 individual grants totaling $349,899 between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $19,550. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $42,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $85,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $559,390 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in NY (5 of 12), followed by DC (3) and IL (2). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 12 distinct grantees, 0 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Jewish United Fund Of Chicago ($85,000), American Israeli Education Foundation ($50,000) and Pef Israels Endowment Funds Inc ($40,000).
Computed from 12 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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.
Wagner Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Wagner Family Foundation has distributed a total of $350K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $799 to $85K.
Wagner Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wagner Family Foundation is headquartered in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Wagner | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joyce Croft | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Wagner Weiner | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan Witt | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$5.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$350K
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $85K | 2023 |
| Friends Of ElnetGENERAL SUPPORT | Skokie, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| American Israeli Education FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Pef Israels Endowment Funds IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Central Fund For IsraelGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| StandwithusGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| Center For Entrepreneurial Jewish PhilanthropyGENERAL SUPPORT | New Rochelle, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Washington Institute For Near East PolicyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Defense Of DemocraciesGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Committee For Accuracy In Middle East Reporting And AnalysisGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Project KesherGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federations Of North AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $799 | 2022 |