Wempe Foundation II Inc
Wempe Foundation II Inc is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado and Texas.
Wempe Foundation II Inc at a glance
In short: Wempe Foundation II Inc gave $9K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $733.5), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,802
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $734
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $138
- Total assets
- $781
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wempe Foundation II Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7580 Winding Oaks Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone: (719) 660-0853
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wempe Foundation II Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rocky Mountain Calvary ($5K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 20% to Texas, 8% to New York, 2% to Illinois, and 1% to North Carolina. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Florida, Arizona, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wempe Foundation II Inc gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2020) to $11K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Calvary Colorado Springs, CO | General | $5,180 |
| Gospel for Asia Wills Point, TX | General | $1,752 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General | $710 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General | $360 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General | $300 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | General | $175 |
| Rocky Mountain Calvary Colorado Springs, CO | Uganda Support | $100 |
| Life Network Colorado Springs, CO | Walk for Life | $50 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General | $50 |
| Wycliffe Associates Orlando, FL | General | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $781 | $10,450 | $10,303 | $8,802 | 12 | $10,303 | $43 |
| 2024 | $634 | $10,745 | $11,119 | $9,609 | 9 | $11,119 | $44 |
| 2023 | $1,008 | $11,655 | $11,082 | $9,632 | 8 | $11,082 | $45 |
| 2022 | $435 | $14,285 | $18,376 | $10,536 | 9 | $12,442 | $81 |
| 2021 | $4,526 | $13,967 | $23,691 | $8,415 | 8 | $11,290 | $480 |
| 2020 | $14,250 | $22,500 | $8,250 | $750 | 2 | — | $59 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wempe Foundation II Inc reported a distributable amount of $43 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 available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes youth ministry, international humanitarian aid, and support for people facing unexpected pregnancies. Young Life describes its mission as helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including clubs, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Life Network says it supports and mentors people facing unexpected pregnancies and provides parenting support, resources, and referrals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $8,802. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $5,180, with a median of $138.
Largest reported grants included $5,180 to Rocky Mountain Calvary, $1,752 to Gospel for Asia, $710 to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, $360 to Focus on the Family, and $300 to Young Life. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “general.” It also reports $100 to Rocky Mountain Calvary for Uganda support and $50 to Life Network for Walk for Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J Wempe, Karen V Wempe, Lauren R Vandam, Lance E Vandam, Jonathan J Wempe, and Regina S Wempe as directors. Karen V Wempe is also listed as treasurer; Lauren R Vandam as vice-president; and Jonathan J Wempe as secretary.
Wempe Foundation II Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Wempe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan J. Wempe
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen V. Wempe
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance E. Vandam
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren R. Vandam
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina S. Wempe
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wempe Foundation II Inc
How much does Wempe Foundation II Inc give each year?
Wempe Foundation II Inc gave $9K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 9 grants.
What is Wempe Foundation II Inc's typical grant size?
Wempe Foundation II Inc's median grant in 2025 was $138, and its average grant was $734, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wempe Foundation II Inc give grants?
Wempe Foundation II Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (5 grants).
Does Wempe Foundation II Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Wempe Foundation II Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wempe Foundation II Inc's largest grantees?
Wempe Foundation II Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rocky Mountain Calvary ($5,280 across 2 grants), Gospel for Asia ($1,752) and Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($710), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wempe Foundation II Inc?
Wempe Foundation II Inc reported $781 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wempe Foundation II Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes youth ministry, international humanitarian aid, and support for people facing unexpected pregnancies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wempe Foundation II Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wempe Foundation II Inc's EIN?
Wempe Foundation II Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2811852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Wempe Foundation II Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 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 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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