Wagner Charitable
Wagner Charitable is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $766K. Net investment income was $138K.
Wagner Charitable at a glance
In short: Wagner Charitable gave $766K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $766K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $766,004
- +2101.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $766,004
- +2101.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $766,004
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Wagner Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Salvation Army ($766K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2019) to $766K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $766K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | Final Closing Distribution | $766,004 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $145,328 | $776,723 | $766,004 | 1 | $137,729 | $29,601 |
| 2020 | $628,170 | $57,464 | $48,131 | $34,800 | 1 | $48,104 | $33,229 |
| 2019 | $621,456 | $81,591 | $44,217 | $32,080 | 1 | $72,360 | $32,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wagner Charitable reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wagner Charitable's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $8K (2021)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $8K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wagner Charitable
How much does Wagner Charitable give each year?
Wagner Charitable gave $766K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
What is Wagner Charitable?
Wagner Charitable is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV.
Where does Wagner Charitable operate?
Wagner Charitable has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is Wagner Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Wagner Charitable reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wagner Charitable's EIN?
Wagner Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6078192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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