John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation
The John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation is a private foundation located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2024, it awarded 31 grants totaling $835,000, all to recipients in Minnesota.
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation gave $835K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Minnesota. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $835,000
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,935
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,571,931
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation
- 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: Co Claire Topp 50 S 6Th St 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498
Phone: (612) 343-8278
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Hubert's Catholic Community ($200K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $645K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 163 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $655K (2020) to $920K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $835K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Hubert's Catholic Community Chanhassen, MN | St. Hubert's Catholic School - New Pa/Security System | $180,000 |
| Ridgeview Foundation Waconia, MN | Women & children services and cardiology at waconia hospital | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of St Paul and Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Melanoma Research | $50,000 |
| St John's University Collegeville, MN | Funding for the john and margie wiehoff endowed scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | Southwest Metro Suburban Area Schools | $35,000 |
| The ALS Association MN Chapter St. Paul, MN | Funding for Respite Care Program | $30,000 |
| The College of St Benedict St Joseph, MN | Margaret & John Wiehoff Scholarship Endowment | $30,000 |
| Allina Health Foundationcourage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Minneapolis, MN | Sports & Aquatic Activities | $25,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $14,571,931 | $2,266,987 | $1,008,801 | $835,000 | 31 | $922,571 | $2,203,458 | $1,062,091 |
| 2023 | $13,315,295 | $802,701 | $974,689 | $845,000 | 36 | $919,868 | $747,880 | $909,168 |
| 2022 | $13,488,951 | $1,271,749 | $1,053,737 | $920,000 | 38 | $991,452 | $1,218,860 | $916,550 |
| 2021 | $13,274,424 | $1,098,334 | $939,939 | $715,000 | 30 | $797,123 | $1,038,518 | $1,004,987 |
| 2020 | $13,119,636 | $5,801,454 | $764,394 | $655,000 | 28 | — | $3,277,700 | $714,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Ridgeview Foundation received $100,000 for women and children services and cardiology at Waconia Hospital; Mayo Clinic received $50,000 for melanoma research; and St. John’s University received $50,000 for its endowed scholarship fund.
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied ways. Every Meal says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together. Jeremiah Program says it works to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children. Project for Pride in Living says it provides affordable housing, resident services, and career-readiness programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $835,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $180,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $180,000 to St. Hubert’s Catholic Community for a new PA/security system at St. Hubert’s Catholic School; $100,000 to Ridgeview Foundation for women and children services and cardiology at Waconia Hospital; and $50,000 each to Catholic Charities of an individual recipient and Minneapolis for its general operating fund, Mayo Clinic for melanoma research, and St. John’s University for the John and Margie Wiehoff Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Other notable grants included $35,000 to Every Meal for schools in the Southwest Metro suburban area; $30,000 to the ALS Association MN Chapter for its respite care program and $30,000 to the College of St. Benedict for the Margaret & John Wiehoff Scholarship Endowment; and $25,000 each to Allina Health Foundation/Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Jeremiah Program, Project for Pride in Living, and Second Harvest Heartland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret G. Wiehoff as president; John P. Wiehoff as secretary and treasurer; and Theresa J. Warming, Michelle A. Wang, and Rachel M. Morin as directors.
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation is led by Margaret G. Wiehoff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret G. Wiehoff
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel M. Morin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa J. Warming
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle A. Wang
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P. Wiehoff
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle A. Wiehoff (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation
How much does John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation give each year?
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation gave $835K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $845K across 36 grants.
What is John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,935, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation give grants?
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (6 grants), Chanhassen, MN (3 grants), St. Paul, MN (3 grants) and St Joseph, MN (3 grants).
Does John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Hubert's Catholic Community ($200,000 across 3 grants), Ridgeview Foundation ($100,000) and St John's University ($60,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation?
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $923K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 and Margie Wiehoff Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Ridgeview Foundation received $100,000 for women and children services and cardiology at Waconia Hospital; Mayo Clinic received $50,000 for melanoma research; and St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation?
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 and Margie Wiehoff Foundation's EIN?
John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5412977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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