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Witzel Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SHERIDAN, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $197K. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wyoming. According to available records, Witzel Family Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $466K, with a median grant of $19K. Annual giving has grown from $184K in 2020 to $282K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $119K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Wyoming. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$89K
Based on 9 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.
Witzel Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WY.
Witzel Family Foundation has distributed a total of $466K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $19K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $119K.
The foundation provides educational scholarships and other means of financial support for students from sheridan county, wyoming who attend accredited universities, colleges, vocational schools, and well established educational institutions offering post-high school education, including educational organizations identified by the founder, sarah e. Witzel, and by the directors, with special consideration to and preference to (but not restricted to) assistance to students who have special needs, and students who pursue interests in music education.
Witzel Family Foundation is headquartered in SHERIDAN, WY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David J Nicolarsen | TREASURER | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Karen E Nicolarsen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Evers | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jay T Craft | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Craft | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dan Alsup | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Beth Evers | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frederick E Kehrwald | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$466K
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$19K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S Episcopal ChurchMUSIC PROGRAMS | Sheridan, WY | $20K | 2022 |
| Music Scholarships ToMUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS | Sheridan, WY | $94K | 2022 |
| Wyo Theater IncMUSIC PROGRAMS | Sheridan, WY | $25K | 2022 |
| Trinkle Brass Works IncCONCERT | Casper, WY | $2K | 2022 |
| Sheridan County YmcaUNIFORMS & MUSIC FOR 70 STUDENTS | Sheridan, WY | $5K | 2020 |
| Sheridan College FoundationPURCHASE 3 CLARINETS | Sheridan, WY | $5K | 2020 |
| Sheridan Arts CouncilEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Sheridan, WY | $2K | 2020 |
| Sheridan High SchoolSUMMER STRING PROGRAM | Sheridan, WY | $2K | 2020 |
| The Brinton MuseumGENERAL FUNDING | Big Horn, WY | $1K | 2020 |