Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sterling, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $86K.
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation at a glance
In short: Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), top state Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $85,693
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- Average grant
- $14,282
- Median grant
- $15,207
- Total assets
- $82,307
- Primary geography
- Ohio (42% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Texas Barber College ($17K). Together the top 3 received $41K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($45,083), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $45,083 |
| Texas Barber College Houston, TX | College Tuition and Mentoring | $17,240 |
| Kerratin Barber College Clevland, OH | College Tuition and Mentoring | $15,170 |
| Franklin Barber Institute Houston, TX | College Tuition and Mentoring | $8,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,307 | $168,000 | $85,693 | $85,693 | 6 | $85,693 | $4,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation is led by Lance Wahl, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lance Wahl
President
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wahl
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Woessner
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "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 Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation
How much does Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation give each year?
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's typical grant size?
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $15,207, and its average grant was $14,282, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation give grants?
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (30%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Tuition and Mentoring" (6 grants).
Who are Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's largest grantees?
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Texas Barber College ($17,240), Kerratin Barber College ($15,170) and Franklin Barber Institute ($8,200), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($45,083), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation?
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's EIN?
Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2877319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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