John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation
The John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2006 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting philanthropic initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.6M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$835K
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
31
-13.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+14.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on two primary areas:
- Education: Particularly higher education and university education initiatives
- Health: Including diseases and conditions affecting the brain and nervous system, with specific emphasis on ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) research
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$15,000 to $100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Minnesota
- New York
- Arizona
- Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,315,295
- Total Expenses: $974,689
- Total Revenue: $802,701
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,571,931 | $13,315,295 | $13,488,951 |
| Revenue | $2,266,987 | $802,701 | $1,271,749 |
| Expenses | $1,008,801 | $974,689 | $1,053,737 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $922,571 | $919,868 | $991,452 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,203,458 | $747,880 | $1,218,860 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,062,091 | $909,168 | $916,550 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a voluntary board of directors with no paid staff:
- Margaret G. Wiehoff – President
- John P. Wiehoff – Secretary and Treasurer
- Theresa J. Warming – Director
- Michelle A. Wang – Director
- Rachel M. Morin – Director
All board members serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET G WIEHOFF | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| JOHN P WIEHOFF | SECRETARY, TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| THERESA J WARMING | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHELLE A WANG | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RACHEL M MORIN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: c/o Claire Topp 50 S 6th Street, Suite 1500 Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-343-8278
EIN: 20-5412977
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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