John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio
The John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including organizations working on food assistance, shelter, and other services for people in need.
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio at a glance
In short: John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio gave $307K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $306,611
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,356
- +26.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $3,828,204
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1955 Sagebrush Way, Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: (920) 498-8430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paul's Panrty ($29K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. Other recipient-state shares were Minnesota, 7%; Florida, 5%; New Jersey, 3%; and Illinois, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $251K (2024) to $325K (2021). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paul's Panrty Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $28,864 |
| New Community Shelter Inc Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $27,388 |
| Freedom House Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $19,840 |
| Manna for Life Ministries Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $18,500 |
| Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Cross Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $17,772 |
| The Salvation Army Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $14,747 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| St John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Wayforward Resources Middleton, WI | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,828,204 | $354,930 | $338,923 | $306,611 | 27 | $306,611 | $237,743 | $310,295 |
| 2024 | $3,812,197 | $344,210 | $284,051 | $251,102 | 28 | $251,102 | $228,605 | $278,428 |
| 2023 | $3,752,038 | $575,193 | $310,891 | $281,506 | 28 | $281,506 | $399,524 | $270,180 |
| 2022 | $3,487,736 | $480,754 | $343,925 | $309,309 | 29 | $309,309 | $258,409 | $297,722 |
| 2021 | $3,350,907 | $498,401 | $362,514 | $325,201 | 29 | — | $238,975 | $308,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $310K 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 organizations whose own missions address food and housing needs. For example, New Community Shelter says it provides shelter, counseling, and meals to homeless people and others in the Green Bay area. Manna for Life Ministries says it provides food and basic health and hygiene items to families and people experiencing poverty. WayForward Resources says it works to create food and housing security through action and advocacy.
Other supported organizations describe missions that include feeding hungry children (Feed My Starving Children), serving poor and needy people with emergency assistance (Sharing and Caring Hands), and ensuring equitable access to nutritious food (Feeding America). Ecumenical Partnership for Housing says it provides safety, stability, and solutions for families with children facing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $306,611. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $28,864, with a median grant of $9,500.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $28,864 to Paul's Panrty, $27,388 to New Community Shelter Inc, $19,840 to Freedom House, $18,500 to Manna for Life Ministries, and $17,772 to Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Cross. Other notable grants included $14,747 to The Salvation Army, $12,000 to Feed My Starving Children, $11,500 to St John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter, and $11,000 to WayForward Resources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Olejniczak, Mary Ann Hunt, and Linda Boss as directors; Kathy Rolling as president and director; and Aaron Martell as vice president.
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio is led by Kathy Rolling, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Rolling
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Linda Boss
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Hunt
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Olejniczak
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Martell
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Kathy Rolling (President & Director).
Frequently asked questions about John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio
How much does John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio give each year?
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio gave $307K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $251K across 28 grants.
What is John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio's typical grant size?
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $11,356, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio that year got $6K on average.
Where does John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio give grants?
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio gives mostly in Wisconsin: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (7%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (12 grants), Madison, WI (4 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio's largest grantees?
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio's largest 2025 grantees include Paul's Panrty ($28,864), New Community Shelter Inc ($27,388) and Freedom House ($19,840), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio?
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $310K (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 John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address food and housing needs. For example, New Community Shelter says it provides shelter, counseling, and meals to homeless people and others in the Green Bay area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio?
The foundation 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 John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio's EIN?
John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1392405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does John & Janet Vandenwymelenberg Foundatio 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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