The Wetherell Foundation
The Wetherell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $723K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $29K.
The Wetherell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wetherell Foundation gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,900
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,180
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $722,987
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wetherell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amnesty International of the USA Inc ($4K). Together the top 5 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wetherell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 342% from 2021 to 2024. 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
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 $4K (2021) to $32K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| AYN Rand Institute the Center for the AOO Santa Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Catholic Church Extension Society of US of Amer Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago Inc Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $722,987 | $41,697 | $48,199 | $15,900 | 5 | $35,863 | $28,695 | $40,216 |
| 2023 | $728,159 | $29,560 | $45,722 | $13,302 | 6 | $34,190 | $19,468 | $38,426 |
| 2022 | $744,797 | $28,788 | $63,673 | $31,668 | 6 | $51,901 | $16,582 | $40,251 |
| 2021 | $779,342 | $96,882 | $36,898 | $3,600 | 6 | $23,906 | $36,023 | $42,429 |
| 2020 | $721,248 | $6,105 | $60,513 | $31,668 | 6 | — | $20,099 | $37,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wetherell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wetherell Foundation is led by Gregory P Turza JD, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory P Turza JD
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Gregory P Turza JD (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
Frequently asked questions about The Wetherell Foundation
How much does The Wetherell Foundation give each year?
The Wetherell Foundation gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is The Wetherell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wetherell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,200, and its average grant was $3,180, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wetherell Foundation give grants?
The Wetherell Foundation's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Illinois (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Wetherell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wetherell 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 Wetherell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wetherell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amnesty International of the USA Inc ($3,500), AYN Rand Institute the Center for the AOO ($3,200) and Helen Keller International ($3,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wetherell Foundation?
The Wetherell Foundation reported $723K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (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 Wetherell Foundation's EIN?
The Wetherell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4238344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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