Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization is a private foundation based in Carol Stream, Illinois. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including ministries, churches, and other organizations with Christian missions.
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization at a glance
In short: Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization gave $700K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $39K), top state Illinois. 17% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $700,000
- +1839.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $38,889
- +1946.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $37,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (26% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization
- 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: 1080 Pheasant Trail, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone: (630) 251-5096
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Alliance Defending Freedom ($100K). Together the top 10 received $565K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 78 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (26%), California (23%), Florida (19%), Arizona (14%), and Massachusetts (7%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 83% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1549% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 460% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $700K (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Open Doors Santa Ana, CA | Ccharitable | $100,000 |
| Far East Broadcasting La Mirada, CA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| New Hope Correctional Ministries Hanson, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Evangelical Child & Family Agency Wheaton, IL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries Aurora, IL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Wycliffe Associates Orlando, FL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Jesus Film Project Orlando, FL | Charitable | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $514,032 | $700,000 | $700,000 | 18 | — | $2,387 | $11,245 |
| 2022 | $185,968 | $61,292 | $36,100 | $36,100 | 19 | $36,100 | $2,292 | $7,843 |
| 2021 | $160,776 | $55,018 | $36,000 | $36,000 | 20 | $36,000 | $18 | $7,237 |
| 2020 | $141,758 | $806 | $42,750 | $42,450 | 21 | — | $806 | $8,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2023 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own descriptions reflect a range of work. Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances people’s right to live and speak the truth and contends for truth in law, policy, and the public square. Inner City Impact says it presents the living Christ to primarily unchurched inner-city children and youth and integrates them into a local church. Shepherds Foundation says it supports the mission of Shepherds Ministries, including educating and training students.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $700,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $37,500. Earlier filings reported 19 grants totaling $36,100 in 2022 and 20 grants totaling $36,000 in 2021.
Among the largest 2023 grants were $100,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom and Open Doors; $60,000 to Far East Broadcasting; $50,000 each to D James Kennedy Ministries, New Hope Correctional Ministries, and Pacific Garden Mission; and $40,000 each to Evangelical Child & Family Agency, Wayside Cross Ministries, and Wycliffe Associates. Other reported 2023 grants included $25,000 to Inner City Impact and $20,000 to Shepherds Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Carl A Saul and Jeanette R Underwood as trustees, serving as needed.
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carl A. Saul
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeanette R. Underwood
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wesley W. Saul (2020–2022) — Trustee As Needed
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization
How much does Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization give each year?
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization gave $700K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $36K across 19 grants.
What is Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's typical grant size?
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's median grant in 2023 was $37,500, and its average grant was $38,889, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization that year got $22K on average.
Where does Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization give grants?
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's top state is Illinois, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Aurora, IL (2 grants).
Does Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's largest grantees?
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's largest 2023 grantees include Alliance Defending Freedom ($100,000), Open Doors ($100,000) and Far East Broadcasting ($60,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own descriptions reflect a range of work. Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances people’s right to live and speak the truth and contends for truth in law, policy, and the public square. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization?
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 ↑
How much is Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's EIN?
Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6213797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Wesley W Saul Charitable Organization 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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