Michael J Wrenn Charitable
Michael J Wrenn Charitable is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $44K.
Michael J Wrenn Charitable at a glance
In short: Michael J Wrenn Charitable gave $85K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,660
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,932
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,932
- Total assets
- $1,357,919
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (20% 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 J Wrenn Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas More College of Lib Arts ($17K). Together the top 5 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael J Wrenn Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% 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 $65K (2024) to $105K (2019). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas More College of Lib Arts Merrimack, NH | General Operating | $16,932 |
| Society for Propagation of Faith New York, NY | General Operating | $16,932 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Inc Irondale, AL | General Operating | $16,932 |
| International Theological Institute Dawsonville, GA | General Operating | $16,932 |
| Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA | General Operating | $16,932 |
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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 | $1,357,919 | $66,493 | $111,748 | $84,660 | 5 | $88,283 | $43,586 | $83,953 |
| 2024 | $1,402,796 | $72,905 | $90,455 | $64,730 | 5 | $68,120 | $51,927 | $80,024 |
| 2023 | $1,419,771 | $85,102 | $114,659 | $91,640 | 5 | $94,870 | $63,694 | $73,750 |
| 2022 | $1,449,599 | $50,607 | $125,401 | $96,495 | 5 | $99,811 | $29,682 | $79,646 |
| 2021 | $1,524,521 | $200,092 | $118,457 | $91,640 | 5 | $95,181 | $175,879 | $88,847 |
| 2020 | $1,442,807 | $37,158 | $108,008 | $82,725 | 5 | — | $16,368 | $79,325 |
| 2019 | $1,513,115 | $159,362 | $129,740 | $104,532 | 5 | — | $138,895 | $76,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J Wrenn Charitable reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael J Wrenn Charitable's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$22K (2019) → $25K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Michael J Wrenn Charitable
How much does Michael J Wrenn Charitable give each year?
Michael J Wrenn Charitable gave $85K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 5 grants.
What is Michael J Wrenn Charitable's typical grant size?
Michael J Wrenn Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $16,932, and its average grant was $16,932, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael J Wrenn Charitable give grants?
Michael J Wrenn Charitable's top state is New Hampshire, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Alabama (20%).
Does Michael J Wrenn Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael J Wrenn Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael J Wrenn Charitable's largest grantees?
Michael J Wrenn Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas More College of Lib Arts ($16,932), Society for Propagation of Faith ($16,932) and Eternal Word Television Network Inc ($16,932), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J Wrenn Charitable?
Michael J Wrenn Charitable reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael J Wrenn Charitable's EIN?
Michael J Wrenn Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0439397. 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 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 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 7, 2024)
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