The Wild Fig Foundation
The Wild Fig Foundation is a private foundation based in Oberlin, Ohio. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Wild Fig Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wild Fig Foundation gave $743K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), top state California. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $742,725
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -47.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,273
- +39.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $96,800
- Total assets
- $731,634
- -57.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wild Fig 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: 51051 Us Highway 20, Oberlin, OH 44074
Phone: (440) 775-1411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wild Fig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cabc USA ($131K). Together the top 10 received $743K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 77 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (45%), Wisconsin (18%), North Carolina (13%), Illinois (13%), and Maine (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wild Fig Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $77K. How we count
Medians: $47K first-time, $97K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $743K (2025) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $743K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabc USA Waukesha, WI | General Purpose | $130,500 |
| Know the Truth Anaheim, CA | General Purpose | $121,275 |
| Master's Seminary Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $105,000 |
| Master's University Santa Clarita, CA | General Purpose | $105,000 |
| Capital Commission Raleigh, NC | General Purpose | $97,350 |
| Slavic Gospel Association Loves Park, IL | General Purpose | $96,250 |
| Fieldstone Consulting Newcastle, ME | General Purpose | $46,650 |
| Nicaragua Baptist Missions Fredericksburg, VA | General Purpose | $17,600 |
| Trinity Reformed Church Cleveland, OH | General Purpose | $11,550 |
| Faith Baptist Mission Eagle Lake, FL | General Purpose | $11,550 |
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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 | $731,634 | $149,938 | $773,129 | $742,725 | 10 | $742,725 | $90,092 | $59,059 |
| 2024 | $1,717,527 | $286,654 | $1,047,170 | $1,010,191 | 19 | $1,045,795 | $161,821 | $101,067 |
| 2023 | $2,478,043 | $9,031 | $1,043,799 | $1,038,237 | 15 | $1,042,972 | $12,765 | $147,131 |
| 2022 | $3,512,811 | $312 | $769,051 | $759,298 | 17 | $768,101 | — | $96,755 |
| 2021 | $88,860 | $1,000,497 | $911,637 | $910,300 | 16 | — | — | $1,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wild Fig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants were reported as general-purpose support. Its recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve Christian ministry. For example, CABC USA describes its mission as training servant-leaders for Christian service across Africa, while Know the Truth says it reaches people with the gospel through expository teaching. Nicaragua Baptist Missions describes its purpose as continuing indigenous mission work, including supporting a Bible institute and national pastors starting churches.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $742,725. Grants ranged from $11,550 to $130,500, with a median grant of $96,800. Notable recipients included CABC USA ($130,500), Know the Truth ($121,275), Master’s Seminary ($105,000), Master’s University ($105,000), Capital Commission ($97,350), and Slavic Gospel Association ($96,250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists CJ Van Wingerden as secretary, Scott Giesbrecht as treasurer, and Rachel Byerly and Donald Novak as managers.
The Wild Fig Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cj Van Wingerden
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Giesbrecht
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Novak
Manager
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Byerly
Manager
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dan Prugar (2021–2024) — Manager
- Former: Effie Trihas (2021–2024) — Manager
- Former: David Van Wingerden (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wild Fig Foundation
How much does The Wild Fig Foundation give each year?
The Wild Fig Foundation gave $743K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 19 grants.
What is The Wild Fig Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wild Fig Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $96,800, and its average grant was $74,273, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wild Fig Foundation that year got $47K on average.
Where does The Wild Fig Foundation give grants?
The Wild Fig Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (18%) and North Carolina (13%).
Does The Wild Fig Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wild Fig Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wild Fig Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wild Fig Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cabc USA ($130,500), Know the Truth ($121,275) and Master's Seminary ($105,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wild Fig Foundation?
The Wild Fig Foundation reported $732K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $743K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wild Fig Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants were reported as general-purpose support. Its recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve Christian ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wild Fig 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 Wild Fig Foundation's EIN?
The Wild Fig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3860255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Wild Fig 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wild Fig Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wild-fig-foundation-morg_55910c8ed61e46f791aefae0b8052d2c
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