Wetherington Foundation Inc
To empower "at risk" citizens who have the desire and willingness to find a way out of poverty and become self-reliant to have quality of life. To enhance the lives of children and empower them to achieve success. To recognize the sacrifice of veterans and serve those veterans who have fallen through the cracks of society.
Wetherington Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wetherington Foundation Inc gave $241K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,000
- +137.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,200
- +137.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,310,904
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wetherington Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center Inc ($110K). Together the top 5 received $241K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wetherington Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $60K (2023) to $241K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center Inc Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $110,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties Sarasota, FL | Youth Development | $100,000 |
| Crossings Addiction Services Inc Aka the Crossings Services Wauchula, FL | Mental Health, Crisis Intervention | $11,000 |
| The Classical Academy of Sarasota Inc Sarasota, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc Sarasota, FL | Community Leadership | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,310,904 | $466,333 | $266,112 | $241,000 | 5 | $161,333 |
| 2024 | $1,992,854 | $128,033 | $121,388 | $101,500 | 5 | $68,033 |
| 2023 | $1,815,713 | $61,232 | $78,872 | $60,236 | 6 | $53,232 |
| 2022 | $1,711,999 | $107,881 | $147,058 | $120,000 | 4 | $107,881 |
| 2021 | $2,086,498 | $202,793 | $95,662 | $75,000 | 5 | $177,793 |
| 2020 | $1,684,298 | $93,651 | $181,921 | $162,500 | 3 | $43,651 |
About Wetherington Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wetherington Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $241K. Net investment income was $161K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wetherington Foundation Inc is led by Leland D. Wetherington, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leland D. Wetherington
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Larusso
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Vitale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Wetherington
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Strelec
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne G. Jerde
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Jones
CFO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura Spencer (2020–2023) — CFO & CAO
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 Wetherington Foundation Inc
How much does Wetherington Foundation Inc give each year?
Wetherington Foundation Inc gave $241K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $102K across 5 grants.
What is Wetherington Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wetherington Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $48,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wetherington Foundation Inc give grants?
Wetherington Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does Wetherington Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wetherington Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wetherington Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wetherington Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center Inc ($110,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties ($100,000) and Crossings Addiction Services Inc Aka the Crossings Services ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wetherington Foundation Inc?
Wetherington Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $466K.
What is Wetherington Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wetherington Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1472181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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