The Wiegers Family Foundation
The Wiegers Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2026 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $6,622,950 to charitable organizations, including universities, a health foundation, and community organizations.
The Wiegers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wiegers Family Foundation gave $6.6M across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $442K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,622,950
- +172.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $441,530
- +226.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $9,308,391
- -26.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wiegers Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Barry Strauss Assoc Ltd 307 5Th Ave, New York, NY 10016-6517
Phone: (212) 779-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wiegers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Niagara University ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 96 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 43% to recipients in Colorado. The reported shares for Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee were 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wiegers Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $382K; repeat grants $510K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 20% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 218% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $346K (2021) to $6.6M (2026). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara University Niagara University, NY | General | $3,000,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation Vail, CO | General | $2,800,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | General | $590,950 |
| St Johns Cathedral New York, NY | General | $62,500 |
| Greenlight Fund Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Broomfield, CO | General | $42,500 |
| Judi's House Aurora, CO | General | $15,000 |
| Arcadia University Glenside, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Fairwinds-Nantucket's Behavioral Health Center Nantuket, MA | General | $12,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,308,391 | $3,030,762 | $6,786,480 | $6,622,950 | 15 | $6,627,559 | $475,464 | $579,609 |
| 2025 | $12,609,040 | $1,128,049 | $2,627,934 | $2,433,300 | 18 | $2,437,609 | $949,968 | $730,879 |
| 2024 | $14,108,925 | $1,813,732 | $2,532,155 | $2,338,800 | 23 | $2,338,800 | $630,651 | $687,338 |
| 2023 | $14,827,348 | $473,749 | $2,192,558 | $2,084,500 | 16 | $2,092,633 | $394,087 | $808,289 |
| 2022 | $16,483,435 | $13,396,802 | $4,108,776 | $3,892,333 | 24 | $3,920,569 | $309,506 | $535,909 |
| 2021 | $7,868,467 | $1,962,325 | $546,263 | $346,043 | 21 | — | $1,791,217 | $325,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wiegers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $580K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in higher education, health, community services, and other fields. For example, Niagara University describes its mission as educating students and enriching their lives through liberal arts and career preparation, informed by Catholic and Vincentian traditions. Judi’s House says it helps grieving children and families find connection and healing. Greenlight Fund describes its work as identifying needs in high-poverty urban areas and supporting programs intended to have measurable impact.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $6,622,950. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $3,000,000, with a median grant of $12,500. The largest grants were $3,000,000 to Niagara University, $2,800,000 to Vail Health Foundation, and $590,950 to Columbia Business School; each was listed for “general” purposes.
Other reported 2026 grants included $62,500 to St Johns Cathedral, $50,000 to Greenlight Fund, $42,500 to University of Colorado Foundation, and $15,000 to Judi’s House. The University of Colorado Foundation describes its role as receiving, managing, and investing gifts for the benefit of the University of Colorado. The Denver Police Foundation, which received $5,000, describes its mission as supporting public safety and law enforcement in the Denver community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists E Alexander Wiegers, Elizabeth C Wiegers, and Hans P Utsch as trustees.
The Wiegers Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
E. Alexander Wiegers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth C. Wiegers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Hans P. Utsch
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George A. Wiegers (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Wiegers Family Foundation
How much does The Wiegers Family Foundation give each year?
The Wiegers Family Foundation gave $6.6M across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2.4M across 18 grants.
What is The Wiegers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wiegers Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $12,500, and its average grant was $441,530, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wiegers Family Foundation that year got $382K on average.
Where does The Wiegers Family Foundation give grants?
The Wiegers Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Wiegers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wiegers Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wiegers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wiegers Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Niagara University ($3,000,000), Vail Health Foundation ($2,800,000) and Columbia Business School ($590,950), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Wiegers Family Foundation?
The Wiegers Family Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $580K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wiegers Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in higher education, health, community services, and other fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wiegers Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wiegers Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wiegers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1214070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Wiegers Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Wiegers Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wiegers-family-foundation-morg_4454076603fe4cb7b9bfb3d8ba9e3fa1
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