Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation
The Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Its 2024 grants supported arts organizations, education, health and medical research, hunger relief, and other charitable organizations.
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation gave $32K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,975
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,184
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $242,122
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Hilda Wenig and provide appropriate information concerning the purpose of their organization. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Hilda Wenig
Mailing address: 519 Mill Creek, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Phone: (973) 248-6264
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlantic Theater Company ($12K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to the District of Columbia, 2% to Arizona, 2% to Tennessee, and less than 1% to Minnesota, as reported. The grants included recipients outside these states as well.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 27 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $45K (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Theater Company New York, NY | Support Artisticeducation &Development | $12,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY | Support Artisticdevelopment &Education | $7,500 |
| Signature Theater CO New York, NY | Support Artisticdevelopment &Education | $5,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | Support Artisticeducation &Artistic Growth | $2,500 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | Inspiring new generationsin educating and actingon the lessons of the holocaust | $750 |
| NY Public Radio New York, NY | Provide Supportfor NYC Municipalbroadcasting | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation-NJ Phoenix, AZ | Make Life Betterfor Kids with Lifethreating Medical Issues | $500 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Advance cures & prevention ofpediatric diseases thruresearch & treatment | $500 |
| Alzheimer Assoc Poughkeepsie, NY | Support Research Toeliminate Diseasecare/Support of Those Affected | $150 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Support Cancerresearch Educationtraining & Care | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,122 | $23,217 | $34,494 | $31,975 | 27 | $34,175 | $23,058 | $22,262 |
| 2023 | $253,399 | $-902 | $34,597 | $32,000 | 28 | $34,409 | $10,337 | $20,924 |
| 2022 | $288,898 | $10,002 | $39,320 | $36,275 | 29 | $38,375 | $10,188 | $22,199 |
| 2021 | $318,216 | $64,131 | $47,233 | $45,050 | 30 | $46,850 | $64,063 | $24,059 |
| 2020 | $301,318 | $22,663 | $43,464 | $41,050 | 30 | — | $22,659 | $21,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for theater and artistic education, alongside organizations working in areas such as food security, children’s literacy, health, and medical research. For example, Atlantic Theater Company describes its work as empowering storytelling and exploring essential truths onstage and in classes; Manhattan Theatre Club says it produces and develops new work, nurtures artists, and offers education programs. Other 2024 recipients include Long Island Cares, which works to address hunger and food insecurity, and Reading Is Fundamental, which seeks to inspire children’s joy of reading.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $31,975. Grants ranged from $25 to $12,000, with a median of $150. Its largest grants were $12,000 to Atlantic Theater Company, $7,500 to Manhattan Theatre Club, $5,000 to Signature Theater Co, and $2,500 to Second Stage Theatre. Other reported grants included $750 to the US Holocaust Museum and $500 each to NY Public Radio, Make A Wish Foundation-NJ, and St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hilda Wenig, Joanne Wenig, and William P. Holm as directors.
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hilda Wenig
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Wenig
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William P. Holm
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation
How much does Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation give each year?
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation gave $32K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 28 grants.
What is Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $1,184, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation give grants?
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Atlantic Theater Company ($12,000), Manhattan Theatre Club ($7,500) and Signature Theater CO ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation?
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation reported $242K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for theater and artistic education, alongside organizations working in areas such as food security, children’s literacy, health, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Arthur & Hilda Wenig Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3189670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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