Wetland Foundation
Wetland Foundation is a private foundation, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $9K.
Wetland Foundation at a glance
In short: Wetland Foundation gave $9K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,800
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,467
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $29,665
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wetland Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Wetland Foundation
Who Wetland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Florida ($2K). Together the top 6 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wetland Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Scholarship Assistance | $2,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder Denver, CO | Scholarship Assistance | $1,600 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Scholarship Assistance | $1,600 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Scholarship Assistance | $1,600 |
| Texas Am University Corpus Christi, TX | Scholarship Assistance | $1,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | Scholarship Assistance | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,665 | $8,764 | $9,499 | $8,800 | 6 | $8,800 |
| 2023 | $30,400 | $7,840 | $6,679 | $6,000 | 5 | $6,000 |
| 2022 | $29,239 | $10,433 | $8,079 | $7,400 | 5 | $7,400 |
| 2021 | $26,885 | $8,565 | $5,479 | $4,800 | 5 | $4,800 |
| 2020 | $23,799 | $7,719 | $7,279 | $6,600 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | $23,359 | $6,751 | $7,079 | $6,400 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wetland Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irving A. Mendelssohn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen L. McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Wetland Foundation
How much does Wetland Foundation give each year?
Wetland Foundation gave $9K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Wetland Foundation's typical grant size?
Wetland Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,600, and its average grant was $1,467, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wetland Foundation give grants?
Wetland Foundation's top state is Florida, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and Connecticut (18%).
Does Wetland Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Wetland Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are Wetland Foundation's largest grantees?
Wetland Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Florida ($2,000), University of Colorado Boulder ($1,600) and University of Connecticut ($1,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wetland Foundation?
Wetland Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What is Wetland Foundation's EIN?
Wetland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6351192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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