The Frances and John Wahl Foundation
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $80K.
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frances and John Wahl Foundation gave $75K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +172.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,750
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,812,442
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (53% 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 The Frances and John Wahl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Audreys Angels ($20K). Together the top 4 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Frances and John Wahl Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 66% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2024) to $225K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audreys Angels Phoenix, AZ | unrestricted grant to support operations | $20,000 |
| Young Arts Arizona Phoenix, AZ | unrestricted grant to support operations | $20,000 |
| Hands and Hoofs Pollack Pines, CA | unrestricted grant to support operations | $20,000 |
| St John the Evangelist School Carmichael, CA | support for curricula materials | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,812,442 | $80,353 | $92,670 | $75,000 | 4 | $75,000 | $80,377 | $114,443 |
| 2024 | $1,824,759 | $81,075 | $45,778 | $27,500 | 2 | $27,500 | $81,075 | $109,622 |
| 2023 | $1,789,462 | $188,286 | $70,147 | $37,500 | 4 | $37,500 | $176,269 | $100,076 |
| 2022 | $1,671,323 | $60,729 | $131,920 | $100,000 | 7 | $100,000 | $44,411 | $105,491 |
| 2021 | $1,742,514 | $302,130 | $263,820 | $225,000 | 12 | $225,000 | $282,036 | $118,642 |
| 2020 | $1,704,204 | $121,244 | $139,523 | $105,000 | 5 | — | $102,905 | $106,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frances and John Wahl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation is led by Gregory J Wahl, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory J Wahl
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Alissa M Wahl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Bridgette A LoPiano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Gary A Thodas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
M Gabrielle Thodas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
William R Wahl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $3K, to Gregory J Wahl (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Frances and John Wahl Foundation
How much does The Frances and John Wahl Foundation give each year?
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation gave $75K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
What is The Frances and John Wahl Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frances and John Wahl Foundation give grants?
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Frances and John Wahl Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Frances and John Wahl Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Frances and John Wahl Foundation?
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (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 is The Frances and John Wahl Foundation's EIN?
The Frances and John Wahl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2191002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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