The Wiebe Foundation
The Wiebe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ferndale, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $201K. Net investment income was $177K.
The Wiebe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wiebe Foundation gave $201K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,500
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,063
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $2,935,486
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Wiebe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global Disciples Canada ($48K). Together the top 8 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 47 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wiebe Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 171% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2020) to $255K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Disciples Canada | General Operating Fund | $48,000 |
| Friends of Haiti Faunsdale, AL | Medical Clinic in Haiti - General Operating Fund | $42,000 |
| Cure International Canada | Cover cost of 50 surgeries in uganda and malawi | $35,000 |
| Engedi Refuge Ministries Lynden, WA | General Operating Fund | $35,000 |
| Thrive for Good | Farming Project in South Africa | $20,000 |
| Youth Unlimited | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Victoria Prayer Counselling | General Operating Fund | $5,500 |
| Junglemaster Ministries Bellingham, WA | General Operating Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,935,486 | $199,858 | $272,111 | $200,500 | 8 | $249,012 | $176,739 | $145,440 |
| 2024 | $3,023,352 | $127,042 | $251,700 | $199,802 | 9 | $219,023 | $94,356 | $151,277 |
| 2023 | $3,145,980 | $134,745 | $377,217 | $227,000 | 10 | $305,570 | $63,097 | $163,111 |
| 2022 | $3,388,781 | $91,286 | $365,179 | $255,000 | 10 | $344,537 | $70,644 | $176,198 |
| 2021 | $3,662,674 | $166,135 | $354,666 | $207,608 | 10 | $242,862 | $137,549 | $183,551 |
| 2020 | $3,853,024 | $277,949 | $404,604 | $155,000 | 8 | — | $206,276 | $192,608 |
| 2019 | $3,985,873 | $272,543 | $376,697 | $245,875 | 10 | — | $185,895 | $195,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wiebe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wiebe Foundation is led by Barbara J. Wiebe, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara J. Wiebe
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry J. Wiebe
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruthanne Wartman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$29K (2019) → $29K (2025)
John Hugh Wiebe
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $29K, to Ruthanne Wartman (Secretary/ Treasurer Thru 12/31/25).
Frequently asked questions about The Wiebe Foundation
How much does The Wiebe Foundation give each year?
The Wiebe Foundation gave $201K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 9 grants.
What is The Wiebe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wiebe Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $25,063, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wiebe Foundation give grants?
The Wiebe Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Washington (20%).
Does The Wiebe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Wiebe Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wiebe Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wiebe Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Global Disciples Canada ($48,000), Friends of Haiti ($42,000) and Cure International Canada ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wiebe Foundation?
The Wiebe Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Wiebe Foundation's EIN?
The Wiebe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3998241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Wiebe Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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