The Ronald And Joyce Wanek Foundation Ltd
The Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc. is a philanthropic organization established by Ronald Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, and his wife, Joyce. Based in Tampa, Florida, the foundation operates as a private grantmaking foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since April 2000 and was originally established in Wisconsin in 1998.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$10.2M
+110.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
-98.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10.2M
+14018.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to supporting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education and other community initiatives. Through its various programs and partnerships, the foundation aims to inspire and empower students to pursue careers in STEM fields, as well as improve the quality of life in the community. The foundation is dedicated to making a positive impact on society and creating a better future for all.
Grantmaking
The foundation's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services. Based on recent financial filings, typical awards range from $800 to $1,139,179. The foundation awarded $10,183,022 in total giving according to its most recent 990 filing.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains operations in Florida, with its primary address in Tampa. However, the foundation has demonstrated significant funding activity in Wisconsin, including substantial scholarship programs for Wisconsin students and partnerships with Wisconsin educational institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $97.7 million
- Total Revenue: $45.6 million
- Total Expenses: $5.19 million
- Total Liabilities: $46.7 thousand
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $92,761,427
- Total Giving: $10,183,022
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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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert Forsythe is listed as a contact person associated with the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD G WANEK | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JOYCE A WANEK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TODD R WANEK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHARI S WAGNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATI S WANEK-FORSYTHE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively engaged in educational partnerships and scholarship initiatives. In 2024-2025, the foundation awarded scholarships to over 130 students through a partnership with Ashley Furniture Industries. The foundation celebrated the grand opening of the Wanek Center of Innovation and announced a partnership with Western Technical College, reflecting its commitment to STEM education and workforce development.
Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation Ltd - Full Filing - News AppsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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