The Wetter Foundation
The Wetter Foundation is a private foundation based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It made 14 grants totaling $60,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations in Oregon and Arizona.
The Wetter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wetter Foundation gave $60K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,286
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $918,142
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (67% 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 Wetter Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1326 Ridgecrest Dr, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (480) 595-6622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wetter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Access Building Fund ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (67%) and Arizona (33%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wetter Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $60K (2023) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Building Fund Medford, OR | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust Cave Creek, AZ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Desert Foothills YMCA Scottsdale, AZ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Foothills Caring Corp Carefree, AZ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Klamath Animal Shelter Klamath Falls, OR | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Klamath Lake County Food Bank Klamath Falls, OR | General Operations | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Phoenix, AZ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation Bend, OR | General Operations | $5,000 |
| St Mary's School Medford, OR | General Operations | $5,000 |
| The YMCA of Klamath Falls Klamath Falls, OR | General Operations | $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 | $918,142 | $117,952 | $77,429 | $60,000 | 14 | $60,000 | $117,844 | $49,388 |
| 2023 | $877,794 | $77,501 | $79,657 | $60,000 | 12 | $61,471 | $58,905 | $47,801 |
| 2022 | $876,928 | $23,799 | $86,274 | $65,000 | 10 | $66,496 | $5,641 | $49,763 |
| 2021 | $933,975 | $72,769 | $89,781 | $65,000 | 12 | $66,951 | $49,758 | $54,653 |
| 2020 | $952,010 | $41,049 | $87,213 | $65,000 | 13 | — | $23,390 | $52,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wetter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a land trust, a food bank, an animal shelter, schools, and community and social-service organizations. Desert Foothills Land Trust describes its mission as protecting and preserving unique and sensitive Sonoran Desert Foothills and North Phoenix community lands. Community Works Inc describes its mission as providing safety, education, and support in partnership with families and individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $60,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed recipients included Access Building Fund ($5,000), Desert Foothills Land Trust ($5,000), Klamath Lake County Food Bank ($5,000), National Alliance on Mental Illness ($5,000), St Mary’s School ($5,000), Community Works Inc ($2,500), and Family Nurturing Center ($2,500). The grants were identified as supporting general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John F Wetter, Sydney A Wetter, and David L Wetter as directors.
The Wetter Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Wetter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Wetter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney A. Wetter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Wetter Foundation
How much does The Wetter Foundation give each year?
The Wetter Foundation gave $60K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 12 grants.
What is The Wetter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wetter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,286, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wetter Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Wetter Foundation give grants?
The Wetter Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Klamath Falls, OR (4 grants) and Medford, OR (4 grants).
Does The Wetter Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wetter Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wetter Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wetter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Access Building Fund ($5,000), Desert Foothills Land Trust ($5,000) and Desert Foothills YMCA ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wetter Foundation?
The Wetter Foundation reported $918K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wetter Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a land trust, a food bank, an animal shelter, schools, and community and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wetter Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wetter Foundation's EIN?
The Wetter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1157724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wetter Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wetter Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wetter-foundation-morg_5c409f327d4f4c97b0ead86eec67cd57
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