Wenger Foundation Inc
Wenger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, that made 42 grants totaling $599,369 in filing year 2024. Its 2024 grant recipients included churches, youth and family services, and community organizations.
Wenger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wenger Foundation Inc gave $599K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $599,369
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,271
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,825
- Total assets
- $1,789,988
- +10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (20 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wenger Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Rose E Walmer as the contact and specifies no application form or materials, deadline, or restrictions on awards. It also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Rose E Walmer
Mailing address: PO Box 409, Myerstown, PA 17067
Phone: (717) 866-2130
Email: rwalmer@wengers.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wenger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lebanon Valley Bible Church ($162K). Together the top 10 received $498K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 180 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 14% to Ohio, 4% to New York, and 1% each to Texas and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wenger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 42 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 750% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2020) to $832K (2022). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley Bible Church Lebanon, PA | General Purpose | $161,557 |
| Oaks Community Church - Graeve DAF Middletown, OH | General Purpose | $84,155 |
| On Fire Youth Ministries Myerstown, PA | General Purpose | $49,140 |
| Community Homes of Lebanon Cty Lebanon, PA | General Purpose | $37,500 |
| Jubilee Ministries Lebanon, PA | General Purpose | $36,176 |
| Calvary Chapel Lebanon, PA | General Purpose | $34,288 |
| Cobys Family Services Leola, PA | General Purpose | $31,665 |
| Friendship Community Lititz, PA | General Purpose | $31,543 |
| Jordan UMC - Town Fam DAF Jordan, NY | General Purpose | $19,200 |
| Lebanon County Christian Ministries Lebanon, PA | General Purpose | $13,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,789,988 | $807,382 | $733,427 | $599,369 | 42 | $599,562 | $100,155 | $79,951 |
| 2023 | $1,613,497 | $471,598 | $727,902 | $599,611 | 38 | $608,598 | $90,195 | $76,896 |
| 2022 | $1,705,121 | $390,854 | $940,017 | $831,582 | 42 | $848,144 | $8,121 | $87,769 |
| 2021 | $2,630,427 | $1,493,685 | $392,289 | $351,952 | 30 | $351,952 | $96,730 | $82,565 |
| 2020 | $1,542,958 | $151,992 | $158,674 | $123,070 | 28 | — | $12,204 | $67,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wenger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Jubilee Ministries says it serves people affected by incarceration through the Gospel of Jesus Christ; COBYS Family Services says it supports children and adults, motivated by Christian faith; and Friendship Community describes itself as a Christian ministry cultivating the capabilities of individuals with developmental disabilities. Lebanon County Christian Ministries says it provides food, shelter, and connections to promote well-being and a healthy community.
Other 2024 recipients included Big Picture Soccer, which describes its work as supporting underprivileged communities internationally through educational programs, small-business assistance, and youth sports, and the National FFA Foundation, which says it furthers the education and development of FFA members, with an emphasis on agriculture.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $599,369. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $161,557, with a median of $2,825. The largest awards included $161,557 to Lebanon Valley Bible Church, $84,155 to Oaks Community Church - Graeve DAF, and $49,140 to On Fire Youth Ministries. Other notable grants were $37,500 to Community Homes of Lebanon Cty, $36,176 to Jubilee Ministries, $34,288 to Calvary Chapel, $31,665 to COBYS Family Services, and $31,543 to Friendship Community. The listed purposes for these grants were “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rose E Walmer as president, Nancy J Layser as treasurer, and Adam Wenger as secretary. Directors listed are Margaret I Wenger, Roger North, and Molly Dubble.
Wenger Foundation Inc is led by Rose E. Walmer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rose E. Walmer
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
$3K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Margaret I. Wenger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roger North
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Molly Dubble
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Adam Wenger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Layser
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kathryn Wenger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carl I Wenger (2020) — Director
- Former: Carol Dieffenbach (2020) — Assistant Secretary
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 $20K, to Rose E Walmer (President).
Frequently asked questions about Wenger Foundation Inc
How much does Wenger Foundation Inc give each year?
Wenger Foundation Inc gave $599K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600K across 38 grants.
What is Wenger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wenger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,825, and its average grant was $14,271, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wenger Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Wenger Foundation Inc give grants?
Wenger Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lebanon, PA (10 grants), Myerstown, PA (9 grants) and Cortland, NY (2 grants).
Does Wenger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wenger Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wenger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wenger Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lebanon Valley Bible Church ($161,557), Oaks Community Church - Graeve DAF ($84,155) and On Fire Youth Ministries ($49,140), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wenger Foundation Inc?
Wenger Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $600K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wenger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wenger Foundation Inc?
The filing names Rose E Walmer as the contact and specifies no application form or materials, deadline, or restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wenger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wenger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1779023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wenger Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wenger-foundation-inc-morg_4c317a90508f4c1bba6fb39e00e13c9e
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