Wieboldt Foundation
The Wieboldt Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1921 by William A. and Anna K. Wieboldt. Its grantmaking supports community organizing and action intended to empower local neighborhood residents.
Wieboldt Foundation at a glance
In short: Wieboldt Foundation gave $765K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $765,217
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,507
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $22,154,217
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% 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 Wieboldt Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are submitted through the foundation website, and proposals are received and approved year-round. It generally does not fund individuals, studies and research, conferences, capital development, or direct or social service programs.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals are received and approved year-round.
- Deadline
- Proposals are received and approved year-round.
- Contact
Application contact: Jawanza Malone
Mailing address: 53 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1060, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 786-9377
Email: jawanza.bmalone@wieboldt.org
Website: https://www.wieboldt.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wieboldt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southside Together ($50K). Together the top 10 received $336K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 165 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its grantmaking is limited to the Chicago metropolitan area. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (92%), the District of Columbia (5%), and North Carolina (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wieboldt Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% 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 $685K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $765K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Together Chicago, IL | General Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| Progressive Multiplier Fund Washington, DC | General Operating Fund | $41,050 |
| Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Chicago, IL | General Operating Fund | $35,000 |
| Community Organizaing and Family Issues Chicago, IL | General Operating Fund | $35,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Chicago, IL | Community Organizing | $30,000 |
| Communities United Chicago, IL | General Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| IL Coalition Immigrant & Refugee Rights Chicago, IL | General Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization Chicago, IL | Community Organizing | $30,000 |
| Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project Bolingbrook, IL | General Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affaris Chicago, IL | Community Organizing | $25,000 |
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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 | $22,154,217 | $3,387,173 | $1,528,660 | $765,217 | 30 | $1,341,150 | $3,049,663 | $1,018,992 |
| 2023 | $21,626,743 | $999,914 | $1,398,496 | $859,358 | 33 | $1,276,409 | $710,136 | $1,144,472 |
| 2022 | $20,450,720 | $1,073,205 | $1,568,768 | $1,135,000 | 35 | $1,492,720 | $621,628 | $1,054,686 |
| 2021 | $24,348,759 | $2,258,134 | $1,005,328 | $685,000 | 35 | $865,462 | $1,819,659 | $1,095,566 |
| 2020 | $21,288,809 | $1,290,112 | $1,071,161 | $696,000 | 32 | — | $1,230,477 | $978,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wieboldt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support efforts that help people gain a sense of agency and work together toward jointly defined goals. It identifies community organizing and community action as its prime concern.
Its stated criteria emphasize multi-issue organizing groups working in low-income neighborhoods, accountable to neighborhood residents. Examples among its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of work: Brighton Park Neighborhood Council describes its work as including affordable housing, public schools, immigrant rights, youth voice, and safety; Communities United describes efforts around housing, education, health care, and investment in young people; and Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project describes community organizing for immigrant rights through education, civic engagement, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $765,217. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Southside Together for general operating support, $41,050 to Progressive Multiplier Fund for general operating support, and $35,000 to Brighton Park Neighborhood Council for general operating support. Community Organizing and Family Issues also received $35,000 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Darrow as president, Bill Davis as vice-president, Nancy Wieboldt as treasurer, and Jennifer Corrigan as assistant secretary. Directors listed are Jessica Darrow, Ellen Darrow, James Field, Keith Green, Michael Koehler, and Maureen Loughnane.
Wieboldt Foundation is led by Brian K Malone, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian K Malone
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $119K (2024)
John Darrow
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Field
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$14K (2024)
Jessica Darrow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Green
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Koehler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Byron Sigcho-Lopez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Loughnane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Darrow
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Corrigan
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wieboldt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Davis
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anne Wieboldt (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Field (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William Davis (2020–2023) — Director
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 $119K, to Brian Malone (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wieboldt Foundation
How much does Wieboldt Foundation give each year?
Wieboldt Foundation gave $765K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $859K across 33 grants.
What is Wieboldt Foundation's typical grant size?
Wieboldt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,507, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wieboldt Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does Wieboldt Foundation give grants?
Wieboldt Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (25 grants).
Does Wieboldt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Wieboldt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Organizing" (5 grants).
Who are Wieboldt Foundation's largest grantees?
Wieboldt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southside Together ($50,000), Progressive Multiplier Fund ($41,050) and Brighton Park Neighborhood Council ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wieboldt Foundation?
Wieboldt Foundation reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wieboldt Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support efforts that help people gain a sense of agency and work together toward jointly defined goals. It identifies community organizing and community action as its prime concern. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wieboldt Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wieboldt Foundation's EIN?
Wieboldt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2167955. 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 September 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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