E F Wildermuth Foundation
The E F Wildermuth Foundation is a private foundation based in Ballwin, Missouri. In 2024, it made 21 grants totaling $198,212 to organizations including a church, universities, social-service organizations, and arts and community organizations.
E F Wildermuth Foundation at a glance
In short: E F Wildermuth Foundation gave $198K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,212
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,439
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,633,881
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (66% 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 E F Wildermuth Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Matthew Patterson, Treasurer. There is no specific application form; applicants must provide proof of tax-exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- July 1 each year.
- Deadline
- July 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Matthew Patterson Treasurer
Mailing address: 2517 Cassandra Marie Drive, Ballwin, MO 63021
Phone: (314) 518-8387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E F Wildermuth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildermuth Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 103 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (66%), Indiana (15%), Wisconsin (6%), Missouri (6%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is E F Wildermuth Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $180K (2023) to $287K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildermuth Church Carroll, OH | Building and General Fund | $30,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $29,856 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | General Fund | $29,856 |
| CASA Columbus, OH | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Community of the Holy Rosary Columbus, OH | Holy Rosary/Food Pantry | $18,000 |
| Children's Center for the Visually Impaired Kansas City, MO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Cunningham Children's Home Urbana, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc (Macc Fund) Milwaukee, WI | The Ringer | $10,000 |
| Ballet Metropolitan Columbus, OH | General Fund | $8,500 |
| Community Kitchen Columbus, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,633,881 | $202,657 | $291,738 | $198,212 | 21 | $241,281 | $157,139 | $229,223 |
| 2023 | $3,669,346 | $176,654 | $297,651 | $179,881 | 17 | $231,179 | $126,659 | $210,909 |
| 2022 | $3,790,027 | $482,288 | $296,506 | $198,500 | 25 | $231,761 | $431,745 | $216,131 |
| 2021 | $3,604,235 | $433,583 | $381,351 | $286,500 | 27 | $319,180 | $384,022 | $244,015 |
| 2020 | $3,542,667 | $613,622 | $257,701 | $196,900 | 13 | — | $556,321 | $202,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E F Wildermuth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $229K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired says it prepares children with visual impairments to reach their potential; Cunningham Children’s Home says it works to help children thrive and families flourish; and BalletMet says it engages the community through performances, instruction, education programs, and new work.
Other 2024 recipients included Wildermuth Church, which received support for its building and general fund, and Community of the Holy Rosary, which received support for its food pantry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $198,212. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $30,000 to Wildermuth Church in Carroll, Ohio; $29,856 each to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio; and $20,000 to CASA in Columbus, Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Campbell as chairman; Chris Campbell as vice-president; Matthew Patterson as treasurer; Elizabeth Hughes as assistant treasurer; Kathleen Glumac as secretary; and David T. Patterson, Thomas Borton, Jonathon Slaughter, Austin Borton, and Mark Glumac as trustees.
E F Wildermuth Foundation is led by John Campbell, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Campbell
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Borton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David T. Patterson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Slaughter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Borton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Glumac
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Campbell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hughes
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Glumac
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Patterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert W. Lee (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 E F Wildermuth Foundation
How much does E F Wildermuth Foundation give each year?
E F Wildermuth Foundation gave $198K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 17 grants.
What is E F Wildermuth Foundation's typical grant size?
E F Wildermuth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,439, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E F Wildermuth Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does E F Wildermuth Foundation give grants?
E F Wildermuth Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (15%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (8 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does E F Wildermuth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of E F Wildermuth Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E F Wildermuth Foundation's largest grantees?
E F Wildermuth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wildermuth Church ($30,000), Indiana University ($29,856) and Ohio State University ($29,856), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E F Wildermuth Foundation?
E F Wildermuth Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $229K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E F Wildermuth Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E F Wildermuth Foundation?
Contact Matthew Patterson, Treasurer. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E F Wildermuth Foundation's EIN?
E F Wildermuth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6050202. 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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Grantable. (2026). E F Wildermuth Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/e-f-wildermuth-foundation-morg_399d19bf242049e5938d2fb5735dba87
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