Frank C Wagenknecht
Frank C Wagenknecht is a private foundation based in LaSalle, Illinois. Its filings report grants described as school grants, and state that awards are based on grades at L-P High School.
Frank C Wagenknecht at a glance
In short: Frank C Wagenknecht gave $73K across 28 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $72,500
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,589
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,310,644
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frank C Wagenknecht
- How to Apply
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The filing states that no applications are submitted and that awards are based on grades only. It lists recipients as the contact and restricts awards to the top two or more GPA students at L-P High School.
- Contact
Application contact: The Recipients
Mailing address: 260 Bucklin St, La Salle, IL 61301
Phone: (815) 223-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank C Wagenknecht funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sophia Woods ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank C Wagenknecht gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2022) to $83K (2021). In 2026 it made 28 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sophia Woods Oglesby, IL | School Grant | $5,000 |
| Matthew Beard Utica, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Elia Becker Peru, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Addison Ernat Peru, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Isabella Lambert Tonica, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Shea Rathburn Peru, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Sebastian Serratos Oglesby, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Caden Valenzuela Utica, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Autumn Bunzell Utica, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
| Kaden Dellinger Peru, IL | School Grant | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,310,644 | $80,955 | $91,207 | $72,500 | 28 | $84,420 | $74,255 | $71,089 |
| 2025 | $1,320,893 | $126,770 | $87,222 | $72,500 | 29 | $80,670 | $120,305 | $74,677 |
| 2024 | $1,281,345 | $51,087 | $92,733 | $75,000 | 29 | $83,717 | $44,819 | $63,491 |
| 2023 | $1,322,991 | $149,542 | $94,064 | $77,200 | 30 | $85,951 | $143,190 | $63,027 |
| 2022 | $1,267,513 | $101,736 | $85,012 | $67,800 | 27 | $77,096 | $94,839 | $75,685 |
| 2021 | $1,250,789 | $99,514 | $100,345 | $82,500 | 31 | — | $92,663 | $74,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank C Wagenknecht reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to the top two or more GPA students at L-P High School.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $72,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported grant was $5,000; the other listed grants were $2,500 each. The recipients were individuals, and the grants were described as “School Grant.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hometown National Bank is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Frank C Wagenknecht's only listed officer is Hometown National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Hometown National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$13K (2024) → $13K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $13K, to Hometown National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frank C Wagenknecht
How much does Frank C Wagenknecht give each year?
Frank C Wagenknecht gave $73K across 28 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $73K across 29 grants.
What is Frank C Wagenknecht's typical grant size?
Frank C Wagenknecht's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,589, across 28 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank C Wagenknecht give grants?
Frank C Wagenknecht gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oglesby, IL (11 grants), Peru, IL (11 grants) and Utica, IL (5 grants).
Does Frank C Wagenknecht give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Frank C Wagenknecht's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "School Grant" (28 grants).
Who are Frank C Wagenknecht's largest grantees?
Frank C Wagenknecht's largest 2026 grantees include Sophia Woods ($5,000), Matthew Beard ($2,500) and Elia Becker ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Frank C Wagenknecht?
Frank C Wagenknecht reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank C Wagenknecht fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to the top two or more GPA students at L-P High School. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank C Wagenknecht?
The filing states that no applications are submitted and that awards are based on grades only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank C Wagenknecht's EIN?
Frank C Wagenknecht's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6122496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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