The Wyler Family Foundation
The Wyler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Milford, Ohio. Founded in 2009 to address the charitable resources of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, it says its mission is to fulfill and enrich the needs of people and organizations in communities where the business maintains a presence.
The Wyler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wyler Family Foundation gave $866K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $865,657
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,237
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,457,986
- +9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (27 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (61% 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 Wyler Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Requests may be made through the foundation’s website, and requests can be submitted at any time during the year. The foundation says applications may take up to four months to process and that applicants will be notified in writing. The stated application requirements include the organization’s tax-exempt status and the financial and program-spending thresholds above.
- Review Cycle
- Requests can be made at any time throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Requests can be made at any time throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Wyler Family Foundation
Mailing address: 401 Milford Parkway Suite A, Milford, OH 45150
Phone: (513) 752-7450
Website: https://wylerfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Wyler Family Foundation
Who The Wyler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCH Healthcare System ($250K). Together the top 10 received $751K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 243 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its giving supports communities where the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family maintains a business presence; its donation policies require applicant organizations to operate in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana. In filing year 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Ohio 61%, Florida 29%, Kentucky 8%, Missouri 1%, and California 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wyler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 45 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 249% 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 $866K (2024) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $866K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCH Healthcare System Naples, FL | Community Outreach | $250,000 |
| Lindner Center of Hope Mason, OH | Community Outreach | $166,667 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cinci Cincinnati, OH | Community Outreach | $100,000 |
| Uc Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Community Outreach | $99,700 |
| Pelotonia Columbus, OH | Community Outreach | $50,000 |
| Prokids Cincinnati, OH | Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Oh KY and IN Columbus, OH | Community Outreach | $20,000 |
| St Joseph Children's Home Louisville, KY | Community Outreach | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis, MO | Community Outreach | $10,040 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Community Outreach | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,457,986 | $1,145,068 | $884,428 | $865,657 | 45 | $866,757 | $400,397 | $348,432 |
| 2023 | $6,813,681 | $1,060,936 | $1,330,571 | $1,306,093 | 58 | $1,307,093 | $78,558 | $295,213 |
| 2022 | $5,522,373 | $1,378,132 | $2,021,115 | $1,978,280 | 48 | $1,979,280 | $80,697 | $253,698 |
| 2021 | $6,030,318 | $678,160 | $1,725,586 | $1,668,100 | 41 | $1,669,100 | $502,424 | $328,788 |
| 2020 | $7,472,614 | $2,593,896 | $1,053,866 | $1,003,956 | 51 | — | $203,430 | $275,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wyler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $348K 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 stated mission is to fulfill and enrich the needs of people and organizations within the communities where it maintains a business presence. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in health, cancer research, child advocacy, youth development, family services, and education. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions: for example, ProKids says it advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, while Pelotonia says it works to accelerate innovative cancer research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $865,657. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to NCH Healthcare System for community outreach; $166,667 to Lindner Center of Hope for community outreach; $100,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati; and $99,700 to UC Foundation. Other grants included $50,000 to Pelotonia, $25,000 to ProKids, and $20,000 each to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and St. Joseph Children’s Home.
The foundation’s website says eligible organizations must operate in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana and be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. It excludes individuals; sports teams and athletic events; fundraising events and dinners; student trips, tours, and other travel-related events; requests to develop books, films, videos, or movies; scholarships and fellowships; and memorial campaigns. Applicant organizations must also meet the stated limits on administrative and fundraising costs and direct specified shares of income and public contributions to programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey L. Wyler as chairman, J. David Wyler as CEO, W. Scott Bristow as president, Linda Wyler as secretary, Julie Bristow as treasurer, and Jessica Zaring as assistant secretary.
The Wyler Family Foundation is led by J. David Wyler, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. David Wyler
CEO
President → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. Scott Bristow
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Wyler
Chairman
CEO → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bristow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Wyler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Zaring
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 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 Wyler Family Foundation
How much does The Wyler Family Foundation give each year?
The Wyler Family Foundation gave $866K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 58 grants.
What is The Wyler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wyler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,237, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wyler Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Wyler Family Foundation give grants?
The Wyler Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (29%) and Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (15 grants), Louisville, KY (6 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and Milford, OH (2 grants).
Does The Wyler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on The Wyler Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (45 grants).
Who are The Wyler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wyler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NCH Healthcare System ($250,000), Lindner Center of Hope ($166,667) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cinci ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wyler Family Foundation?
The Wyler Family Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $867K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $348K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wyler Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fulfill and enrich the needs of people and organizations within the communities where it maintains a business presence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wyler Family Foundation?
Requests may be made through the foundation’s website, and requests can be submitted at any time during the year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wyler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wyler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4396121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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