Wend II Inc
Wend II Inc is a private foundation based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing shows grants to charitable organizations supporting initiatives in areas including racial justice, youth, river stewardship, and community support.
Wend II Inc at a glance
In short: Wend II Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $240K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,199,542
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -96.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $239,908
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $174,713
- Total assets
- $153,561,587
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (60% 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 Wend II Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1860, Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 464-1570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wend II Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amalgamated Foundation ($725K). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
700 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 248 grants of 700 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (60%), Arizona (15%), Wisconsin (15%), Colorado (8%), and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wend II Inc gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 17% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2025) to $73.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Support for Landing Justice Fund | $724,972 |
| NEO Philanthropy Mesa, AZ | General Operating Support for Arizona Racial Justice Initiative | $176,807 |
| Zephyr Impact Sister Bay, WI | General Operating Support for Thriving Youth Initiative | $174,713 |
| Rios to Rivers Aspen, CO | To Support General Operations | $100,000 |
| Capital for Good Danvers, MA | General Operating Support for Salama | $23,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,561,587 | $6,099,672 | $1,264,532 | $1,199,542 | 5 | $1,263,282 | $6,098,422 | $7,338,774 |
| 2024 | $148,726,447 | $58,901,893 | $58,126,304 | $56,581,937 | 155 | $56,579,990 | $58,822,975 | $6,369,669 |
| 2023 | $147,950,858 | $21,395,562 | $33,287,921 | $32,655,299 | 156 | $30,217,642 | $21,361,396 | $6,935,349 |
| 2022 | $159,843,217 | $31,078,960 | $45,891,517 | $42,876,000 | 168 | $42,440,267 | $30,451,724 | $7,741,523 |
| 2021 | $174,655,774 | $207,303,582 | $40,016,201 | $39,637,396 | 216 | $37,831,840 | $206,772,154 | $448,585 |
| 2020 | $12,368,393 | $15,365,122 | $73,242,493 | $73,023,757 | 241 | — | $15,327,187 | $1,613,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wend II Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.3M 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
No mission statement for Wend II Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for the Landing Justice Fund, Arizona Racial Justice Initiative, Thriving Youth Initiative, and Salama. Rios to Rivers describes its own mission as inspiring river protection worldwide by investing in underserved and Indigenous youth connected to local waters and supporting their development as environmental stewards.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Wend II Inc reported five grants totaling $1,199,542. Grant amounts ranged from $23,050 to $724,972, with a median of $174,713.
The largest 2025 grants were $724,972 to Amalgamated Foundation for general operating support for the Landing Justice Fund; $176,807 to NEO Philanthropy for general operating support for the Arizona Racial Justice Initiative; $174,713 to Zephyr Impact for general operating support for the Thriving Youth Initiative; $100,000 to Rios to Rivers for general operations; and $23,050 to Capital for Good for general operating support for Salama.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wend II Inc is led by James M. Walton, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Walton
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Mitchell
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Smith (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary · Filing note: Until 9/14/2023
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 Wend II Inc
How much does Wend II Inc give each year?
Wend II Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56.6M across 155 grants.
What is Wend II Inc's typical grant size?
Wend II Inc's median grant in 2025 was $174,713, and its average grant was $239,908, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wend II Inc give grants?
Wend II Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (15%) and Wisconsin (15%).
Does Wend II Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wend II Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wend II Inc's largest grantees?
Wend II Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Amalgamated Foundation ($724,972), NEO Philanthropy ($176,807) and Zephyr Impact ($174,713), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wend II Inc?
Wend II Inc reported $153.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Wend II Inc fund?
No mission statement for Wend II Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for the Landing Justice Fund, Arizona Racial Justice Initiative, Thriving Youth Initiative, and Salama. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wend II Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Wend II Inc's EIN?
Wend II Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3592173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Wend 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Wend II Inc funds
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