The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Rheems, Pennsylvania. It supports higher education through academic scholarships for eligible full-time team members of The Wenger Group companies and their families.
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,634
- -64.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 15 as the application deadline. This is a past application cycle; no current deadline is stated.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 15 as the application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Lownsbery
Mailing address: 101 W Harrisburg Avenue, Rheems, PA 17570
Phone: (717) 361-4274
Website: https://thewengergroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed in the 2024 filing went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The foundation’s stated eligibility is tied to full-time team members of The Wenger Group companies and their families; the available sources do not state a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $65K (2019). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $55,000 |
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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 | $3,634 | $50,002 | $56,700 | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | $2 | $857 |
| 2023 | $10,332 | $55,001 | $51,965 | $50,000 | 10 | $51,965 | $1 | $561 |
| 2022 | $7,296 | $10,001 | $11,560 | $10,000 | 2 | $11,560 | $1 | $404 |
| 2021 | $3,855 | $41,501 | $41,635 | $40,000 | 8 | $41,500 | $1 | $384 |
| 2020 | $3,989 | $50,001 | $52,155 | $50,000 | 10 | — | $1 | $238 |
| 2019 | $6,143 | $65,001 | $67,065 | $65,000 | 13 | — | $1 | $399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $857 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to award academic scholarships exclusively to eligible full-time team members of The Wenger Group companies and their families for higher education. Its awards may be used at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and trade or technical schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $55,000. All 11 were $5,000 scholarships to individual recipients in Pennsylvania. The foundation’s 2024 announcement likewise reported 11 scholarship winners and $55,000 awarded. In a July 2026 announcement, it reported awarding $80,000 to 17 students, including ten repeat recipients.
The 2024 filing states that applicants should submit an application form, relevant transcripts, required reference letters, and a copy of their college or university acceptance letter. Awards are scholarships or fellowships for study at an educational institution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Lynda Limpert as director and president, Pamela A. Reist as director and vice president, and Alex Shubert as director, secretary, and treasurer.
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation is led by Lynda Limpert, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynda Limpert
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alex Shubert
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Pamela A. Reist
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation
How much does The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation give each year?
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 10 grants.
What is The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation give grants?
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
How large is The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation?
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $857 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to award academic scholarships exclusively to eligible full-time team members of The Wenger Group companies and their families for higher education. Its awards may be used at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and trade or technical schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation?
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thewengergroup.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3538391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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