The TKBW Private Foundation
The TKBW Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Ohio. In 2024, it made 71 grants totaling $319,100 to organizations including charities, educational institutions, advocacy groups, and service providers.
The TKBW Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The TKBW Private Foundation gave $319K across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Ohio. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $319,100
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,494
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,751,572
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (2 of 71, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The TKBW Private Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Bruce W. Wetzel as the contact and requests a copy of the applicant’s Form 1023, prior-year Form 990-series return, and most recent financial statement. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce W Wetzel
Mailing address: 8007 Airport Hwy, Holland, OH 43528
Phone: (419) 866-8190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The TKBW Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 361 grants of 361 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio accounted for 46% of grant dollars, Virginia 14%, the District of Columbia 11%, New York 8%, and North Carolina 5%. Grants also went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The TKBW Private Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 71 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2020) to $362K (2022). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Athletic Department Metamora, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Monclova Christian Academy Monclova, OH | General Purpose | $5,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Toledo, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Americares Stanford, CT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ashbrook Center Ashland, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| BGSU Foundation Bowling Green, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Buckeye Institute Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,751,572 | $258,367 | $399,079 | $319,100 | 71 | $322,042 | $165,686 | $360,571 |
| 2023 | $4,895,565 | $248,785 | $424,918 | $351,000 | 77 | $353,802 | $176,167 | $327,184 |
| 2022 | $5,101,643 | $927,110 | $450,289 | $362,000 | 75 | $368,342 | $823,088 | $349,977 |
| 2021 | $4,616,686 | $283,930 | $368,858 | $290,000 | 68 | $294,243 | $188,315 | $362,174 |
| 2020 | $4,710,693 | $23,358 | $353,984 | $286,000 | 70 | — | $123,810 | $294,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The TKBW Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $361K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. The Daughter Project says it provides shelter and holistic care for survivors of sex trafficking. Humane Ohio describes its mission as reducing dog and cat overpopulation in the greater Toledo area.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations focused on veterans’ well-being, pregnancy support, youth outreach, and public policy. These are the recipients’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 71 grants totaling $319,100. Awards ranged from $600 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Examples include $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse and Evergreen Athletic Department, and $5,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Ashbrook Center, BGSU Foundation, Buckeye Institute, Capital Research Center, Fisher House, Young America’s Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, The Heritage Foundation, The Daughter Project, State Policy Network, Heartbeat of Toledo, and Humane Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce W. Wetzel, Amy C. Husted, and Stacy L. Owen as trustees.
The TKBW Private Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy C. Husted
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce W. Wetzel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy L. Owen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The TKBW Private Foundation
How much does The TKBW Private Foundation give each year?
The TKBW Private Foundation gave $319K across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $351K across 77 grants.
What is The TKBW Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The TKBW Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,494, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The TKBW Private Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The TKBW Private Foundation give grants?
The TKBW Private Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (19 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Arlington, VA (6 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The TKBW Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The TKBW Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The TKBW Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The TKBW Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($10,000), Evergreen Athletic Department ($10,000) and Monclova Christian Academy ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The TKBW Private Foundation?
The TKBW Private Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $361K (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 does The TKBW Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The TKBW Private Foundation?
The filing lists Bruce W. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The TKBW Private Foundation's EIN?
The TKBW Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1903674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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