The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age is a private foundation based in Mishawaka, Indiana. It says its purpose is to spread God’s love within the Mishawaka–Bremen community and throughout the world, and identifies college scholarships and Holy-Land Study Grants as specific programs.
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age at a glance
In short: The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age gave $1.3M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), top state Indiana. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,283,651
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,845
- -49.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $23,088,181
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (8 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age
- 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. Its Holy-Land Study Grant application materials describe a separate application process for that program.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14450 Madison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Phone: (574) 210-5391
Website: https://foundation.laidig.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mishawaka Parks Foundation ($327K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 83 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its purpose as serving the Mishawaka–Bremen community and the world. In 2025, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 22% to Colorado, 15% to Florida, 6% to Virginia, and 4% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 28 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $830K (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka Parks Foundation Mishawaka, IN | GIFT | $327,401 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | GIFT | $247,750 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | GIFT | $160,000 |
| Daniel Laidig Family Foundation Inc Mishawaka, IN | GIFT | $100,000 |
| Iraqi Children's Foundation Falls Church, VA | GIFT | $80,000 |
| Salvation Army South Bend, IN | GIFT | $70,000 |
| CEF North Central Indiana Argos, IN | GIFT | $65,000 |
| Michiana Family Center Edwardsburg, MI | GIFT | $50,000 |
| Village Heartbeat Colorado Springs, CO | GIFT | $30,000 |
| Teach Beyond Downers Grove, IL | GIFT | $21,500 |
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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 | $23,088,181 | $2,428,787 | $1,403,077 | $1,283,651 | 28 | $1,283,651 | $1,944,061 | $1,421,932 |
| 2024 | $21,972,151 | $2,628,642 | $1,161,958 | $1,091,088 | 12 | $1,091,088 | $1,548,961 | $1,283,382 |
| 2023 | $20,579,912 | $144,398 | $1,084,537 | $1,034,036 | 15 | $1,034,036 | $263,192 | $1,102,655 |
| 2022 | $21,531,910 | $2,255,375 | $1,213,903 | $1,180,106 | 17 | $1,180,106 | $1,221,578 | $1,034,835 |
| 2021 | $20,522,133 | $3,918,089 | $872,649 | $830,000 | 11 | $830,000 | $1,982,279 | $1,192,806 |
| 2020 | $17,476,693 | $-936,936 | $1,192,764 | $1,161,000 | 13 | — | $212,863 | $961,625 |
| 2019 | $19,792,344 | $2,324,832 | $1,017,343 | $973,857 | 28 | — | $1,101,616 | $1,026,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 stated purpose is to spread God’s love in the Mishawaka–Bremen community and throughout the world. Its website lists College Scholarships and Holy-Land Study Grants. The Holy-Land Study Grant guidelines describe support for expenses of approved short-term, Bible-oriented study programs in the Holy Land and other regions connected to the Bible’s original context. This is a program for participants, distinct from grants to outside organizations.
The foundation’s 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Michiana Family Center says it collaborates with the community to support children and families in foster care. Village Heartbeat describes its work as developing village leaders through educational opportunities and materials for local church and tribal leaders. Studio Ten Ministries says it works to alleviate suffering among orphans, widows, and outcasts and to address educational and socioeconomic needs. El Ayudante Missions USA says it empowers local people by collaborating with them to address presented needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $1,283,651. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $327,401, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $327,401 to Mishawaka Parks Foundation, $247,750 to Compassion International, $160,000 to Wycliffe Bible Translators, and $100,000 to Daniel Laidig Family Foundation Inc. Other notable awards included $80,000 to Iraqi Children’s Foundation, $70,000 to the Salvation Army, and $65,000 to CEF North Central Indiana.
The foundation’s Holy-Land Study Grant guidelines prioritize eligibility for regular attendees at Community Gospel Church in Bremen; missionaries or dependents supported by that church; missionaries or dependents with Wycliffe Bible Translators who served in Indonesia; students or staff at Bethel College; regular attendees at churches in the Bremen–Mishawaka community; and applicants recommended by a previous participant in an approved study program. The listed application materials include a completed application, a personal statement, a recommendation letter, and an interview, normally by telephone. Board members and their immediate family members are ineligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wyn Laidig as President/Treasurer and Carol Laidig as Vice Pres/Secretary. It also lists Carrie Ann Kokoska, Jeanna Kay Worley, and Daniel Wyn Laidig as board members.
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age is led by Wyn Laidig, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wyn Laidig
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Laidig
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Ann Kokoska
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Wyn Laidig
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanna Kay Worley
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age
How much does The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age give each year?
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age gave $1.3M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 12 grants.
What is The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's typical grant size?
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $45,845, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age that year got $57K on average.
Where does The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age give grants?
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's top state is Indiana, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (4 grants), South Bend, IN (4 grants), Mishawaka, IN (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (28 grants).
Who are The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's largest grantees?
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's largest 2025 grantees include Mishawaka Parks Foundation ($327,401), Compassion International ($247,750) and Wycliffe Bible Translators ($160,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age?
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age reported $23.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to spread God’s love in the Mishawaka–Bremen community and throughout the world. Its website lists College Scholarships and Holy-Land Study Grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age?
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 Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's EIN?
The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5966178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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