Steven J Wideman Family Foundation
Steven J Wideman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in North Ogden, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $9K.
Steven J Wideman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Steven J Wideman Family Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,635
- +31.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,318
- +31.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $4,318
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Steven J Wideman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($9K). Together the top 2 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Steven J Wideman Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $16K (2019). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | Religious | $8,600 |
| Salvation Army Ogden, UT | Humanitarian | $35 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $7,815 | $9,370 | $8,635 | 2 | $8,635 | $99 |
| 2020 | $1,555 | $6,615 | $6,590 | $6,590 | 2 | — | $76 |
| 2019 | $1,530 | $16,350 | $16,322 | $15,972 | 1 | — | $75 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven J Wideman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Steven J Wideman Family Foundation is led by Steven J. Wideman, Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Steven J. Wideman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Steven J Wideman Family Foundation
How much does Steven J Wideman Family Foundation give each year?
Steven J Wideman Family Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
Where does Steven J Wideman Family Foundation operate?
Steven J Wideman Family Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
How much is Steven J Wideman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Steven J Wideman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Steven J Wideman Family Foundation's EIN?
Steven J Wideman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0059376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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