The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation

CLINTON, MO EIN: 43-1801574

The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Clinton, Missouri. Established in 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing charitable support for civic, charitable, and educational efforts across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$204K

+27.7% YoY

Grant Count

-5.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+35.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission is to provide charitable support to civic, charitable, and educational initiatives. Its funding priorities include:

Education
Science and STEM education
Human Services
Religious organizations
Youth and health initiatives
Community support

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.

Grant Range

$25–$152,100

Average Grant

approximately $14–$1,367 depending on program area

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

Primary focus: Missouri, Virginia, and New York
Additional states served: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin
Major cities funded: Atlanta, Kansas City, and Phoenix

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $629K (90%)

Texas $25K (3%)

Kansas $17K (2%)

Arizona $10K (1%)

Virginia $7K (1%)

Georgia $3K (0%)

Alaska $2K (0%)

District of Columbia $2K (0%)

+15 more states

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2023):

Total Assets: $239,575
Total Expenses: $162,965
Total Revenue: $12,539

Earlier Reported Data (2024):

Total Assets: $132,229
Total Giving: $203,642

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

194 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Golden Valley Memorial Hosp Fdtn ($152,100), Education Fdtn for Clinton Students ($12,500), Clinton Methodist Church ($8,937).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AIMEE KAISER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAME CLINTON, MO	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	$500
ALABAMA NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TUSCALOOSA, AL	EDUCATIONAL	$150
ALASKA VILLAGE MISSIONS HOMER, AK	RELIGIOUS MISSIONS	$1,000
ANGEL TREE INC CLINTON, MO	COMMUNITY WELFARE	$1,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IRVING, TX	YOUTH SUPPORT	$6,500
CHART CLINTON, MO	COMMUNITY HEALTH	$250
CLINTON METHODIST CHURCH CLINTON, MO	RELIGIOUS	$8,937
CLINTON ARTS COUNCIL CLINTON, MO	PROMOTION OF ARTS	$100
CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CLINTON, MO	COMMUNITY SUPPORT	$1,100
CLINTON BOOSTER CLUB CLINTON, MO	EDUCATION	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Gus S. Wetzel – President (serves without compensation)
Susie Heard Wetzel – Secretary (serves without compensation)

The foundation operates with zero employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GUS S WETZEL	PRESIDENT	—	—
SUSIE HEARD WETZEL	SECRETARY	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary mission is to provide charitable support to civic, charitable, and educational initiatives. Its funding priorities include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Human Services • Religious organizations • Youth and health initiatives • Community support

How do I apply for a grant from The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Total giving reported: $203,642 (2024 data) • Typical grant range: $25–$152,100 • Average grant size: approximately $14–$1,367 depending on program area • The foundation made 40 grants in recent reporting periods **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Youth Nets Organization: $2,500 • Clinton Athletic Association: $2,305 • Clinton Tourism Association: $1,675 • Clinton Methodist Church: $7,700 • First Presbyterian Church (Clinton, MO): $150 • Holy Rosary Parish (Clin…

Where does The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • Primary focus: Missouri, Virginia, and New York • Additional states served: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin • Major cities funded: Atlanta, Kansas City, and Phoenix

What size grants does The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $204K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation's EIN?

The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1801574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.