WEN Foundation Inc
WEN Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2024 filing states that it lends financial support in education, arts and culture, youth, social services, the environment, and regional interests.
WEN Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: WEN Foundation Inc gave $16K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $984.375), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,750
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $984
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,406
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to WEN Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2724, Boise, ID 83701
Phone: (208) 342-1842
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WEN Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in Idaho (63%), Wyoming (17%), New Hampshire (10%), New York (6%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How WEN Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $22K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,406 | $15,920 | $16,179 | $15,750 | 16 | $16,179 |
| 2023 | $6,665 | $16,723 | $16,531 | $16,000 | 17 | $16,531 |
| 2022 | $6,473 | $8,836 | $15,753 | $14,750 | 16 | $15,753 |
| 2021 | $13,390 | $8,072 | $13,832 | $13,750 | 15 | $13,832 |
| 2020 | $19,150 | $29,032 | $22,519 | $22,000 | 14 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as lending financial support in education, arts and culture, youth, social services, the environment, and regional interests.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions reflect a range of activities. Holderness School describes its mission as fostering the mind, body, and spirit in a caring community. Learning Lab says it supports adults and families through personalized education. An individual recipient describes its mission as producing theater, entertaining, and educating. An individual recipient traces its founding to community members who organized to protect Storm King Mountain.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $15,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $2,500 to The Campfire Foundation and $2,000 to The Cabin, both in Boise, Idaho, and $1,750 to National Outdoor Leadership in Lander, Wyoming. Other grants included $1,000 each to Learning Lab, Teton Valley Ranch Education Foundation, an individual recipient, Holderness School, Sun Valley Writer’s Conference, and an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wilhelm E Northrop as president, Patricia M Northrop as treasurer, and Diane Jager as secretary.
WEN Foundation Inc is led by Wilhelm E Northrop, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wilhelm E Northrop
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Jager
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M Northrop
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about WEN Foundation Inc
How much does WEN Foundation Inc give each year?
WEN Foundation Inc gave $16K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 17 grants.
What is WEN Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
WEN Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $984, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WEN Foundation Inc give grants?
WEN Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (17%) and New Hampshire (10%).
Does WEN Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WEN Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is WEN Foundation Inc?
WEN Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does WEN Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as lending financial support in education, arts and culture, youth, social services, the environment, and regional interests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WEN Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 WEN Foundation Inc's EIN?
WEN Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1036465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does WEN Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work WEN Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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