The Wessel Foundation
The Wessel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $655K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Wessel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wessel Foundation gave $655K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $655,444
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $131,089
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $14,244,145
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Wessel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abilene Christian University ($425K). Together the top 5 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 33 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wessel Foundation gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $338K (2020) to $655K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $655K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | General & Unrestricted | $425,000 |
| Liberty Educational Ministries Inc Argyle, TX | General & Unrestricted | $139,444 |
| Rwanda Children Abilene, TX | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Faith Christian School Inc Grapevine, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Teachbeyond Inc Downers Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 | $14,244,145 | $2,615,761 | $759,489 | $655,444 | 5 | $687,147 | $13,244 | $869,886 |
| 2023 | $12,387,873 | $2,255,697 | $622,521 | $563,305 | 5 | $594,426 | $181,568 | $699,846 |
| 2022 | $10,754,697 | $2,230,247 | $619,743 | $521,667 | 5 | $553,742 | $114,720 | $546,356 |
| 2021 | $9,144,193 | $2,121,372 | $485,429 | $452,300 | 6 | $481,393 | $75,554 | $457,971 |
| 2020 | $7,508,250 | $1,618,079 | $385,480 | $337,500 | 12 | — | $80,731 | $366,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wessel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $870K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wessel Foundation is led by Jennifer K Haskin, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer K Haskin
President, Director & Secretary
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 Wessel Foundation
How much does The Wessel Foundation give each year?
The Wessel Foundation gave $655K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $563K across 5 grants.
What is The Wessel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wessel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $131,089, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wessel Foundation give grants?
The Wessel Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (2 grants).
Does The Wessel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wessel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wessel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wessel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Abilene Christian University ($425,000), Liberty Educational Ministries Inc ($139,444) and Rwanda Children ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wessel Foundation?
The Wessel Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $687K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $870K (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 Wessel Foundation's EIN?
The Wessel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1599466. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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