Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation
The Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing states that it makes direct contributions to charitable institutions and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation gave $109K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $108,771
- +16.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,367
- +16.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $679,920
- -2.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5168 Bay Shore Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 498-8088
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Pauls Pantry ($19K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 3% to recipients in Minnesota. Listed Wisconsin recipients include organizations in Green Bay and New Holstein; the Minnesota recipient listed among the largest grants was Croszier Fathers in Onamia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2024) to $109K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pauls Pantry Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $18,700 |
| New Community Shelter Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $17,700 |
| Freedom House Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $14,700 |
| Salvation Army Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $12,700 |
| St Johns Homeless Shelter Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $10,271 |
| Manna for Life Ministries Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $10,200 |
| Salvatorian Mission Warehouse New Holstein, WI | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Cross Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Croszier Fathers Onamia, MN | Charitable | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $679,920 | $104,166 | $119,890 | $108,771 | 13 | $108,771 | $91,463 | $111,032 |
| 2025 | $695,644 | $123,243 | $101,441 | $93,728 | 13 | $93,728 | $109,132 | $101,406 |
| 2024 | $673,842 | $101,672 | $97,633 | $90,559 | 13 | $90,559 | $72,272 | $92,713 |
| 2023 | $669,803 | $77,516 | $110,346 | $102,947 | 13 | $102,947 | $72,469 | $98,025 |
| 2022 | $702,633 | $98,353 | $110,054 | $101,025 | 13 | $101,025 | $72,931 | $108,556 |
| 2021 | $714,334 | $98,351 | $115,597 | $107,367 | 13 | — | $66,727 | $96,884 |
| 2020 | $731,580 | $298,326 | $109,885 | $105,603 | 13 | — | $237,845 | $97,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address food assistance, homelessness, poverty relief, and recovery support. For example, Paul’s Pantry describes itself as a volunteer-based food pantry that recovers surplus food and distributes it to people in need. New Community Shelter says it provides shelter, counseling, and meals to homeless people and others in the Green Bay area. Manna for Life Ministries describes its work as providing food and basic health and hygiene items to families and people affected by poverty. The Gathering Place describes itself as a peer community supporting recovery through group activities and shared experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $108,771. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $18,700, with a median of $7,000. Among the largest awards were $18,700 to Paul’s Pantry, $17,700 to New Community Shelter, $14,700 to Freedom House, $12,700 to the Salvation Army, and $10,271 to St Johns Homeless Shelter. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kathy Rolling and Paul Vanden Weymelenberg as trustees.
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kathy Rolling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Vanden Weymelenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation
How much does Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation give each year?
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation gave $109K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $94K across 13 grants.
What is Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,367, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation give grants?
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (11 grants).
Does Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Pauls Pantry ($18,700), New Community Shelter ($17,700) and Freedom House ($14,700), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation?
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation reported $680K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address food assistance, homelessness, poverty relief, and recovery support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's EIN?
Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6125548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Arnold Vanden Wymelenberg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arnold-vanden-wymelenberg-foundation-morg_952f12c202b6459eb64786c0692dad86
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