Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in White Lake, Michigan. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Michigan. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,280,000
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,824
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,731,861
- -12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (12 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing states a restriction that contributions are made only to organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3); no further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8916 Gale Road, White Lake, MI 48386
Phone: (248) 666-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Stryke Fdn for Rare Disease ($300K). Together the top 10 received $875K.
Grant Size Distribution
356 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 333 grants of 356 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (32%), New York (30%), Washington (13%), Florida (9%), and New Hampshire (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 68 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $913K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Stryke Fdn for Rare Disease New York, NY | Support Researchand Product Devdiamond Blackfan Anemia | $300,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Harbor Springs, MI | Diane & Charleswilson Landgrant | $240,000 |
| Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmout Hanover, NH | EDUCATIONAL06 Fellowshipfund | $100,000 |
| Epiphany School Seattle, WA | Annual Fundaccessible Education | $80,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Educationalacademicenrichment | $30,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | Behavioral Healthcrisis Careclinic Fund | $28,000 |
| Everglade Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Conservationenvironment | $25,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center Juno Beach, FL | Hospitals Andtanksfund | $25,000 |
| Burt Lake Band Ottawa-Chippewa Brutus, MI | Cultural& Educational | $24,000 |
| Womens Resource Center of Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI | Services Forwomen Childrenand Families | $22,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,731,861 | $97,861 | $1,319,355 | $1,280,000 | 68 | $1,284,577 | $580,960 | $1,308,896 |
| 2024 | $9,953,355 | $1,379,439 | $1,318,729 | $1,290,400 | 70 | $1,294,488 | $1,375,351 | $1,214,527 |
| 2023 | $9,892,645 | $892,691 | $1,114,677 | $1,097,180 | 71 | $1,102,097 | $888,090 | $1,111,706 |
| 2022 | $10,114,631 | $452,587 | $1,028,346 | $1,019,570 | 70 | $1,023,915 | $490,424 | $1,077,293 |
| 2021 | $10,690,390 | $1,361,397 | $1,194,787 | $1,153,867 | 77 | $1,156,777 | $1,358,407 | $1,136,829 |
| 2020 | $10,523,643 | $820,733 | $954,905 | $913,017 | 60 | — | $813,269 | $959,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for land conservation, schools and universities, medical and behavioral health services, cultural and educational activities, and services for women, children, and families.
The recipients describe their work in varied ways. Little Traverse Conservancy says it protects land in northern Michigan through nature preserves, working forest reserves, and conservation easements. Epiphany School describes itself as an independent Seattle day school serving children from pre-kindergarten through grade five. NW Children’s Foundation says its mission is to end the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Riverside Theatre describes its work as providing theatre experiences and arts education for adults and children.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 68 grants totaling $1,280,000 in 2025. Awards ranged from $100 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest listed grants were $300,000 to The Stryke Foundation for Rare Disease for Diamond-Blackfan anemia research and product development; $240,000 to Little Traverse Conservancy; $100,000 to Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth; and $80,000 to Epiphany School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles L Wilson III as president, treasurer, and director; Consuelo D Peirrepont as secretary and director; Camille W Broadbent as vice president and director; and Caprice W Baun as vice president and director.
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc is led by Charles L. Wilson III, President, Treasurer & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles L. Wilson III
President, Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camille W. Broadbent
Vicepr & Director
President & Director → Vicepr & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caprice W. Baun
Vicepr & Director
Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → Vicepr & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Consuelo D. Peirrepont
Secretary & Director
Vpres & Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc
How much does Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc give each year?
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 70 grants.
What is Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,824, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc give grants?
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Washington (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Harbor Springs, MI (5 grants), Seattle, WA (5 grants) and Petoskey, MI (4 grants).
Does Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Stryke Fdn for Rare Disease ($300,000), Little Traverse Conservancy ($240,000) and Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmout ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc?
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for land conservation, schools and universities, medical and behavioral health services, cultural and educational activities, and services for women, children, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it 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 Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6077419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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