Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN

Private foundation · Grantmaker Brooklyn, OH EIN: 31-1610141

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Ohio, including educational institutions, arts organizations, and community-serving organizations.

Key facts about Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN

In short: Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN gave $95K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
31-1610141
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$95,000
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$7,917
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
Total assets
$1,804,346
Primary geography
Ohio (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

-6.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$95K

+8.0% YoY

Grant Count

12

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-19.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the University of Mount Union describes its mission as preparing students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship through undergraduate and graduate education. Arts in Stark says it uses the arts to advance community goals in economic development, tourism, well-being, and education. The Canton Symphony Orchestra Association describes its work as providing cultural and educational music performances for adults and schoolchildren.

Other 2025 grantees include the Stark State College Foundation, which says it supports relationships and resources for student, partner, and community success; and the Early Childhood Resource Center, which says it promotes young children’s healthy development through family support, early learning, and professional development.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $95,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to the University of Mount Union, $10,000 each to the Canton Symphony Orchestra Association and Arts in Stark, and $7,500 to the Stark State College Foundation. Other grants included $5,000 each to the Early Childhood Resource Center, Shipley Child Health Clinic, Walsh University, EN-RICH-MENT, Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown, and the Palace Theatre.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (95%) and Pennsylvania (5%).

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

CantonClevelandAllianceNorth CantonNew PhiladelphiaGreenvilleN CantonWoosterLouisvilleMassillon

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K16 grants2020 17 grants2021 6 grants2022 11 grants2023 9 grants2024 12 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $188K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $95K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

University of Mount Union: $30KUniversity of Mount Union$30KCanton Symphony Orchestra Association: $10KCanton Symphony OrchestraAssociation$10KArts in Stark: $10KArts in Stark$10KStark State College Foundation: $8KStark State College Foundation$8KSt Michael School: $5KSt Michael School$5KEarly Childhood Resource Center: $5KEarly Childhood ResourceCenter$5KShipley Child Health Clinic: $5KShipley Child Health Clinic$5KWalsh University: $5KWalsh University$5KEnrichment: $5KEnrichment$5KThanksgiving Baskets Downtown: $5KThanksgiving Baskets Downtown$5K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Mount Union ($30K). Together the top 10 received $88K.

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

55<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Mount Union Alliance, OHGeneral Operating$30,000
Canton Symphony Orchestra Association Canton, OHGeneral Operating$10,000
Arts in Stark Canton, OHGeneral Operating$10,000
Stark State College Foundation North Canton, OHGeneral Operating$7,500
St Michael School Greenville, PAGeneral Operating$5,000
Early Childhood Resource Center Cleveland, OHGeneral Operating$5,000
Shipley Child Health Clinic Canton, OHGeneral Operating$5,000
Walsh University N Canton, OHGeneral Operating$5,000
Enrichment Canton, OHGeneral Operating$5,000
Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown Canton, OHGeneral Operating$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $1,804,346 $16,165 $148,307 $95,000 (12 grants)
2024 $1,936,548 $878,598 $118,920 $88,000 (9 grants)
2023 $1,176,907 $99,310 $133,122 $104,500 (11 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,804,346$1,936,548$1,176,907
Revenue$16,165$878,598$99,310
Expenses$148,307$118,920$133,122
Qualifying Distributions$103,282$96,248$112,459
Net Investment Income$26,684$856,999$77,904
Distributable Amount$105,472$93,052$97,395

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists KeyBank N.A. as trustee.

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Keybank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    $28K (2024) → $28K (2025)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Keybank NA (2020–2023) — Trustee

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Keybank N a — Trustee: $28KKeybank N aTrustee$28K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).

Contact

Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (330) 489-5427

Frequently asked questions about Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN

How much does Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN give each year?

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN gave $95K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 9 grants.

What is Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's typical grant size?

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,917, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN that year got $4K on average.

Where does Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN give grants?

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (6 grants).

Does Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's largest grantees?

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's largest 2025 grantees include University of Mount Union ($30,000), Canton Symphony Orchestra Association ($10,000) and Arts in Stark ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN?

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (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 Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN fund?

The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN?

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 Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's EIN?

Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1610141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Wendling Mary Renkert PFDN 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.

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