Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Ft Wright, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $66K.
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation gave $98K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,500
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,750
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,750
- Total assets
- $1,611,612
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany House Services ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 19 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $89K (2019) to $112K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Numerous Organizations Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $86,500 |
| Bethany House Services Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $11,000 |
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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 | $1,611,612 | $81,922 | $113,815 | $97,500 | 2 | $113,815 | $65,607 | $97,831 |
| 2024 | $1,640,796 | $61,883 | $128,286 | $111,500 | 3 | $128,286 | $66,449 | $85,637 |
| 2023 | $1,678,673 | $55,044 | $106,914 | $92,500 | 3 | $105,651 | $89,577 | $91,524 |
| 2022 | $1,679,205 | $13,922 | $125,750 | $111,782 | 4 | $125,750 | $25,223 | $100,126 |
| 2021 | $1,734,837 | $30,622 | $123,880 | $108,100 | 7 | $123,880 | $29,762 | $107,792 |
| 2020 | $1,815,097 | $359,575 | $125,115 | $102,200 | 6 | — | $12,621 | $96,672 |
| 2019 | $1,592,553 | $46,233 | $109,303 | $88,500 | 4 | — | $34,405 | $83,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation is led by Ellen Hiltz, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Hiltz
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard J. Wilger
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emilie W. Dressler
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen D. Wilger
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul G. Sittenfeld (2019–2020) — President
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 Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation
How much does Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation give each year?
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation gave $98K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 3 grants.
How large is Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation?
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation?
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Ft Wright, KY. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation operate?
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio.
What is Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation's EIN?
Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2434661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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