Wedgwood Circle Institute
The wedgwood circle is a network that connects our members (patrons & investors) with creatives (artists & industry executives) to create art and entertainment that is good, true, and beautiful in every way. Simply put, we help our community become more effective and discerning creators, consumers, investors and patrons of the arts and entertainment industry.
Wedgwood Circle Institute at a glance
In short: Wedgwood Circle Institute gave $110K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,299
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,766
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,805
- Total assets
- $265,185
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wedgwood Circle Institute
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wedgwood Circle Institute
Who Wedgwood Circle Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waterfall Arts Collective ($89K). Together the top 3 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 22 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wedgwood Circle Institute gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2024) to $603K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Arts Collective New York, NY | General Support | $89,494 |
| Well Collective Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $10,805 |
| Dark Horse Ministries Newberg, OR | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265,185 | $1,013,205 | $1,118,452 | $110,299 | 3 | $4,812 |
| 2023 | $370,432 | $1,172,799 | $1,163,300 | $602,720 | 9 | — |
| 2022 | $360,933 | $931,956 | $776,821 | $249,712 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $205,798 | $569,034 | $751,523 | $225,075 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $388,287 | $595,660 | $412,698 | $130,000 | 2 | — |
About Wedgwood Circle Institute
Based on IRS filings
Wedgwood Circle Institute is a public charity, based in Vienna, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wedgwood Circle Institute is led by Craig Detweiler, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Detweiler
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Mark Rodgers
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Shirley
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Laura Waters Hinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Lee Storm
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Carlson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Swanson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Zacharia
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Trowbridge
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Terence Berry
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Brad Reeves
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Pilcher
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ralph Winter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carl Rogers (2022) — Director
- Former: D. J. Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Carlson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steven Garber (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Terence Berry (COO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wedgwood Circle Institute
How much does Wedgwood Circle Institute give each year?
Wedgwood Circle Institute gave $110K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $603K across 9 grants.
What is Wedgwood Circle Institute's typical grant size?
Wedgwood Circle Institute's median grant in 2024 was $10,805, and its average grant was $36,766, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wedgwood Circle Institute give grants?
Wedgwood Circle Institute gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Oregon (9%).
Does Wedgwood Circle Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wedgwood Circle Institute's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wedgwood Circle Institute?
Wedgwood Circle Institute reported $265K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Wedgwood Circle Institute's EIN?
Wedgwood Circle Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3899171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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