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Wolande Foundation is a private trust based in ST CHARLES, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Merrill Lynch Trust Co. It holds total assets of $275K. Annual income is reported at $140K. Total assets have decreased from $417K in 2011 to $299K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Virginia. According to available records, Wolande Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $245K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $59K in 2020 to $80K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $106K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $101K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Minnesota, Florida, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$675
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$53K
Based on 5 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.
Wolande Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MN, FL.
Wolande Foundation has distributed a total of $245K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $101K.
Wolande Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wolande Foundation is headquartered in ST CHARLES, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wolande | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$105K
Total Assets
$299K
Fair Market Value
$338K
Net Worth
$299K
Grants Paid
$100K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1K
Distribution Amount
$17K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$245K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Area ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | Wayne, IL | $675 | 2020 |
| Fenwick High SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Oak Park, IL | $70K | 2022 |
| St Marys UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Winona, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| St Francis High SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Wheaton, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Grey Oaks Caring FundUNRESTRICTED | Naples, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| ClearbrookUNRESTRICTED | Arlington Heights, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| St Isidore SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Bloomingdale, IL | $500 | 2020 |
| Americas CharitiesUNRESTRICTED | Chantilly, VA | $500 | 2020 |