The WFG Foundation Inc
Establishing neighborhood enhancement programs, promoting educational and scholarship opportunities, and fostering community togetherness, awareness, and intercommunication.
The WFG Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The WFG Foundation Inc gave $129K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,822
- -62.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,403
- -51.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,577
- Total assets
- $1,356,869
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The WFG Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sewa International Inc ($52K). Together the top 7 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 42 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The WFG Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $129K (2024) to $840K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sewa International Inc Houston, TX | Human Service Organization | $52,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Children's and Youth Services | $22,480 |
| The Lantern Network Brentwood, TN | Young Black Americans Mentorship Network | $16,142 |
| Operation Underground Railroad Salt Lake City, UT | Arts, Culture and Humanities | $12,577 |
| Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta Buford, GA | Mandarin Language and Cultural Education | $9,600 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Support for Underprivileged Families | $9,597 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Disaster Relief | $6,426 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,356,869 | $262,506 | $217,819 | $128,822 | 7 | $33,693 |
| 2023 | $1,257,123 | $286,968 | $440,050 | $341,622 | 9 | $26,285 |
| 2022 | $1,313,179 | $667,712 | $344,742 | $233,947 | 9 | $24,458 |
| 2021 | $1,517,968 | $217,148 | $1,105,916 | $840,411 | 9 | $25,235 |
| 2020 | $2,359,534 | $1,034,547 | $313,645 | $178,725 | 8 | $19,548 |
About The WFG Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The WFG Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The WFG Foundation Inc is led by Susan E. Davies, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan E. Davies
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penney N. Ooi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Loiseau
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Jaime
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jun Dela Cruz
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimme Le
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sunny Huang
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Beitzel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caryl P. Shepherd
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leesa Easley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Tim Smith (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ed Mylett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack D. Linder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rich Thawley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Dempsey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Xuan Nguyen (2020–2021) — Director
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 WFG Foundation Inc
How much does The WFG Foundation Inc give each year?
The WFG Foundation Inc gave $129K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $342K across 9 grants.
What is The WFG Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The WFG Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,577, and its average grant was $18,403, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The WFG Foundation Inc give grants?
The WFG Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Nevada (17%) and Tennessee (13%).
Does The WFG Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The WFG Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The WFG Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The WFG Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sewa International Inc ($52,000), Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada ($22,480) and The Lantern Network ($16,142), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The WFG Foundation Inc?
The WFG Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $263K.
What is The WFG Foundation Inc's EIN?
The WFG Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0557271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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