Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main
The Wanda Muntwyler Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It supports charitable and educational activities directly affecting animal care, with a stated objective of preventing cruelty to animals and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main at a glance
In short: Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main gave $80K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,000
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,444,057
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts online applications from nonprofits that fall within its giving guidelines. The website says the grant committee awards grants at its September meeting and notifies applicants within several days. For funded projects, it requests—but does not require—an informal follow-up report during the first half of the following calendar year.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists an annual application period of January 1 through July 31. The July 31, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists an annual application period of January 1 through July 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Fifth Third Bank Na
Mailing address: 38 Fountain Square Plaza Md1090Vd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 534-7001
Website: https://www.muntwylerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says that, at this time, its supported projects are limited to Illinois. Its 2025 filing likewise states that awards are limited to projects within Illinois. The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients and 2% to New York recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $85K (2021). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Project/Program Support | $15,000 |
| Tree House Humane Society Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of Southern Illinois Carbondale, IL | Annual Fund | $6,000 |
| Almost Home Foundation Schaumburg, IL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter Wheeling, IL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Partners for Pets Humane Society Troy, IL | Project/Program Support | $5,000 |
| Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics Inc Lisle, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Greyhound Alliance NFP Melrose Park, IL | Project/Program Support | $5,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Inc Chicago, IL | Project/Program Support | $4,000 |
| Catnap from the Heart Inc La Grange PK, IL | Project/Program Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,444,057 | $209,889 | $109,713 | $80,000 | 20 | $85,675 | $188,781 | $79,595 |
| 2024 | $1,343,935 | $158,788 | $98,711 | $72,000 | 23 | $76,682 | $137,856 | $76,515 |
| 2023 | $1,283,756 | $77,876 | $85,276 | $62,000 | 21 | $66,243 | $58,131 | $71,749 |
| 2022 | $1,289,352 | $49,544 | $104,005 | $76,000 | 19 | $82,443 | $30,511 | $73,436 |
| 2021 | $1,343,999 | $137,523 | $109,509 | $85,150 | 14 | $85,815 | $112,026 | $80,948 |
| 2020 | $1,316,184 | $63,431 | $105,431 | $79,150 | 17 | — | $42,208 | $70,262 |
| 2019 | $1,358,745 | $162,156 | $92,756 | $68,800 | 20 | — | $141,009 | $68,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main reported a distributable amount of $80K 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
The foundation’s mission is to help animals, especially those that are hungry, suffering, lost, or frightened. Its website identifies possible areas of support including animal well-being, animal charities, veterinary scholarships and education, animal-disease research, and wildlife or nature preserves.
Its 2025 grants included animal welfare organizations as well as the University of Illinois Foundation. Among the grantees, Tree House Humane Society describes its mission as supporting communities of caregivers so that no cat suffers; Almost Home Foundation says it rescues homeless dogs and cats and provides medical care until they find permanent homes. Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics says it works to end pet homelessness by providing resources to pet owners and shelters. Canine Therapy Corps describes providing animal-assisted therapy and advancing animal-assisted interventions through research and collaboration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $80,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,250. Its largest reported awards included $15,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation for project/program support; $7,500 to Tree House Humane Society for general operating support; and $6,000 to the Humane Society of Southern Illinois for its annual fund. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to Almost Home Foundation, Heartland Animal Shelter, Partners for Pets Humane Society, Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics, and Greyhound Alliance.
The foundation’s website describes an online application process with sections for organizational information, contact information, and the proposal. Its 2025 filing says requests should be for projects within Illinois and that projects submitted for consideration should be limited to a budget size of $5,000 or less.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N.A. as trustee.
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Anna Payton (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Robert C. Peiler (2019–2020) — Assistant Director
- Former: Sandra Butler (2019–2020) — Officer
- Former: Walter Wlodek (2019–2020) — Officer
- Former: Fifth Third Bank (2019) — Trustee
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 $24K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main
How much does Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main give each year?
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main gave $80K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 23 grants.
What is Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's typical grant size?
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $4,000, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main that year got $2K on average.
Where does Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main give grants?
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main gives mostly in Illinois: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's largest grantees?
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's largest 2025 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($15,000), Tree House Humane Society ($7,500) and Humane Society of Southern Illinois ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main?
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help animals, especially those that are hungry, suffering, lost, or frightened. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main?
The foundation accepts online applications from nonprofits that fall within its giving guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's EIN?
Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7155124. 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 April 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 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 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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