Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc
Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Glendale, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $94K.
Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc at a glance
In short: Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc gave $94K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $94K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $93,650
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $93,650
- Median grant
- $93,650
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wethersfield Institute ($94K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out 502% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield Institute Glendale, WI | To Further Catholic Teachings | $93,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $101,181 | $101,181 | $93,650 | 1 | $93,650 | $18,644 |
| 2022 | $368,872 | $100,000 | $6,863 | — | — | — | $18,179 |
| 2021 | $275,735 | $100,000 | $4,164 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $179,899 | $100,000 | $34,870 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $114,769 | $102,050 | $4,317 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc is led by Peter Budnik, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Peter Budnik
Chairman
Trustee - Ch → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Henry Crosby
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Monson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joseph W. Koterski Sj (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joyce Cafaro (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Douglas Dewey (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Gerald Russello (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Henrie (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc
How much does Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc give each year?
Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc gave $94K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc?
Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Glendale, WI.
Where does Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc operate?
Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc's EIN?
Wethersfield Institute for Catholic Thought Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2591661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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