Edandor Foundation Inc
Edandor Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
Edandor Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edandor Foundation Inc gave $273K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $272,650
- +70.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,475
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,575
- Total assets
- $4,050,519
- +84.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edandor Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 410 Hunt Club Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: (847) 939-9001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edandor Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities ($78K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients, 9% to Minnesota, and 4% to Georgia. The filing also lists Michigan and an unidentified state at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edandor Foundation Inc gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $273K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Chicago, IL | General | $77,500 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL | General | $45,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago, IL | General | $40,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General | $25,000 |
| St Marys Parish West Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Marklund Geneva, IL | General | $11,150 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of Brunswick Hospital Brunswick, GA | General | $10,000 |
| Old Saint Patricks Church Chicago, IL | General | $6,000 |
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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 | $4,050,519 | $2,179,442 | $283,837 | $272,650 | 14 | $279,253 | $735,957 | $130,385 |
| 2023 | $2,194,003 | $1,360,090 | $166,007 | $160,000 | 8 | $164,653 | $28,732 | $59,681 |
| 2022 | $999,920 | $1,007,920 | $8,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $8,000 | $405 | $1,629 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edandor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 went to organizations including hospitals and health care providers, churches, and organizations serving people with Down syndrome. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to support health and well-being. GiGi’s Playhouse describes its mission as providing free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $272,650 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $77,500, with a median grant of $10,575. Listed purposes were “GENERAL.”
The largest grants included $77,500 to Catholic Charities in Chicago, $45,000 to Lurie Children’s Hospital, $40,000 to Loyola University, $25,000 to Mayo Clinic, and $25,000 to St. Marys Parish.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward J. Wehmer as president and Dorothy M. Wehmer as vice president.
Edandor Foundation Inc is led by Edward J. Wehmer Edward J. Wehmer Weh, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward J. Wehmer Edward J. Wehmer Weh
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy M. Wehmer Dorothy M. Wehmer E.
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dorothy M. Wehmer (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Edward J. Wehmer (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Edandor Foundation Inc
How much does Edandor Foundation Inc give each year?
Edandor Foundation Inc gave $273K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 8 grants.
What is Edandor Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edandor Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,575, and its average grant was $19,475, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edandor Foundation Inc give grants?
Edandor Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does Edandor Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edandor Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edandor Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edandor Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities ($77,500), Lurie Childrens Hospital ($45,000) and Loyola University ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edandor Foundation Inc?
Edandor Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edandor Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including hospitals and health care providers, churches, and organizations serving people with Down syndrome. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edandor Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edandor Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edandor Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0710254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Edandor Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Edandor Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edandor-foundation-inc-morg_571b40e9c86d44a0b502d3457e499977
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