Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker White Lake, MI EIN: 38-6077419

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.

Key facts about Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc

In short: Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Michigan. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
38-6077419
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,280,000
Grants made (2025)
68
Average grant
$18,824
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
19% first-time grantees (13 of 68, 2025)
Total assets
$8,731,861
Primary geography
Michigan (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.7M

-12.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-0.8% YoY

Grant Count

68

-2.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+2.1% YoY

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.

Is Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

19%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 13 of 68 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $21K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $5K 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.

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.

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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

23states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkHarbor SpringsWashingtonSeattlePellstonBedfordGrosse Pointe FarmsPetoskeyDetroitHobe SoundPalm BeachBrooklynTraverse CityBloomfield HillsBronxClintonDeerfieldGrosse PointeGrosse Pointe WoodsHanover

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M60 grants2020 77 grants2021 70 grants2022 71 grants2023 70 grants2024 68 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $913K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $1.3M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

The Stryke Fdn for Rare Disease: $300KThe Stryke Fdn for RareDisease$300KLittle Traverse Conservancy: $240KLittle Traverse Conservancy$240KThayer School of Engineering at Dartmout: $100KThayer School of Engineeringat Dartmout$100KEpiphany School: $80KEpiphany School$80KBrown University: $30KBrown University$30KSeattle Childrens Hospital Foundation: $28KSeattle Childrens HospitalFoundation$28KEverglade Foundation: $25KEverglade Foundation$25KLoggerhead Marine Life Center: $25KLoggerhead Marine Life Center$25KBurt Lake Band Ottawa-Chippewa: $24KBurt Lake Band Ottawa-Chippewa$24KWomens Resource Center of Northern Michigan: $23KWomens Resource Center ofNorthern Michigan$23K

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

333<$50K11$50–100K9$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 333 grants of 356 (94%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Stryke Fdn for Rare Disease New York, NYSupport Researchand Product Devdiamond Blackfan Anemia$300,000
Little Traverse Conservancy Harbor Springs, MIDiane & Charleswilson Landgrant$240,000
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmout Hanover, NHEDUCATIONAL06 Fellowshipfund$100,000
Epiphany School Seattle, WAAnnual Fundaccessible Education$80,000
Brown University Providence, RIEducationalacademicenrichment$30,000
Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation Seattle, WABehavioral Healthcrisis Careclinic Fund$28,000
Everglade Foundation Palmetto Bay, FLConservationenvironment$25,000
Loggerhead Marine Life Center Juno Beach, FLHospitals Andtanksfund$25,000
Burt Lake Band Ottawa-Chippewa Brutus, MICultural& Educational$24,000
Womens Resource Center of Northern Michigan Petoskey, MIServices Forwomen Childrenand Families$22,800

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants Total grant dollars
2025 68 $1,280,000
2024 70 $1,290,400
2023 71 $1,097,180
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$8,731,861$9,953,355$9,892,645
Revenue$97,861$1,379,439$892,691
Expenses$1,319,355$1,318,729$1,114,677
Qualifying Distributions$1,284,577$1,294,488$1,102,097
Net Investment Income$580,960$1,375,351$888,090
Distributable Amount$1,308,896$1,214,527$1,111,706

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 8916 Gale Road, White Lake, MI 48386
Phone: (248) 666-9300

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.

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