Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation
The Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 grants primarily supported organizations in Minnesota, with one grant to an organization in New York.
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation gave $305K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,889
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,810,711
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact Steven Wexler with a written request specifying the charitable purpose. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Wexler
Mailing address: 1395 Great Egret Trail, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (612) 834-1533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood of Minnesota ($68K). Together the top 9 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 47 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2023) to $365K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | General Purpose | $67,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | General Purpose | $65,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| NAMI Minnesota St. Paul, MN | General Purpose | $32,500 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Minneapolis Golden Valley, MN | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upper Midwest Chapter Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River St. Paul, MN | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minnetonka, MN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Upper Midwest New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,810,711 | $445,306 | $329,695 | $305,000 | 9 | $309,558 | $431,491 | $325,517 |
| 2024 | $6,389,869 | $231,739 | $324,677 | $310,000 | 10 | $312,854 | $222,154 | $301,914 |
| 2023 | $5,959,310 | $164,468 | $277,083 | $260,000 | 8 | $262,956 | $164,850 | $286,252 |
| 2022 | $5,679,561 | $353,796 | $374,670 | $365,000 | 10 | $367,375 | $346,601 | $333,026 |
| 2021 | $7,062,269 | $210,570 | $303,781 | $290,000 | 10 | — | $201,982 | $326,356 |
| 2020 | $5,837,150 | $299,982 | $328,042 | $305,000 | 11 | — | $282,272 | $298,660 |
| 2019 | $5,865,210 | $303,492 | $336,343 | $297,500 | 11 | — | $271,649 | $302,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $326K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Second Harvest Heartland describes its mission as ending hunger together, and NAMI Minnesota says it provides education, support, and advocacy for people and families affected by mental illnesses. Friends of the Mississippi River says it engages people to protect, restore, and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. Minneapolis Jewish Federation describes its work as promoting philanthropy, addressing local and global Jewish needs, and facilitating community planning.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $305,000 in 2025, compared with 10 grants totaling $310,000 in 2024 and 8 grants totaling $260,000 in 2023. In 2025, awards ranged from $5,000 to $67,500, with a median grant of $30,000. The listed 2025 grants all had a general-purpose designation.
The largest 2025 grants included $67,500 to Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, $65,000 to Second Harvest Heartland, $45,000 to Greater Twin Cities United Way, and $32,500 to NAMI Minnesota. Other recipients included Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minneapolis ($30,000), the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upper Midwest Chapter ($30,000), Friends of the Mississippi River ($20,000), Minneapolis Jewish Federation ($10,000), and Anti-Defamation League Upper Midwest ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Isaac Wexler Mann as president; Steven Wexler as treasurer; and Dan Wexler as secretary. Directors listed are Ed Winthrop, Paul Schmeck, Elizabeth Wexler, Ross Wexler, Matthew Wexler, Sarah Wexler Mann, and Jade Wexler.
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation is led by Isaac Wexler Mann, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Isaac Wexler Mann
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Winthrop
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wexler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Schmeck
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jade Wexler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wexler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Wexler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Wexler Mann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Wexler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wexler
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Wexler
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation
How much does Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation give each year?
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation gave $305K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 10 grants.
What is Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation give grants?
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (3 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation's largest grantees?
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood of Minnesota ($67,500), Second Harvest Heartland ($65,000) and Greater Twin Cities United Way ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation?
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $326K (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 Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation's EIN?
Mark and Muriel Wexler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1543321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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