Wiechers Foundation
Wiechers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $390K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $15K.
Wiechers Foundation at a glance
In short: Wiechers Foundation gave $49K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,870
- +35.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,290
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $389,918
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wiechers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Associacion Para La Superacion Humana En Tamahu ($29K). Together the top 3 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wiechers Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $55K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associacion Para La Superacion Humana En Tamahu | For Scholarship Assistance | $28,870 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego San Diego, CA | For Assistance | $10,000 |
| St Peter Upon the Water Ingram, TX | For Assistance in Their Charities | $10,000 |
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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 | $389,918 | $19,133 | $53,224 | $48,870 | 3 | $48,870 | $14,829 | — |
| 2023 | $405,444 | $11,486 | $43,243 | $36,000 | 2 | $36,000 | $7,704 | $19,787 |
| 2022 | $402,413 | $53 | $51,766 | $46,800 | 3 | $46,800 | $18,354 | $22,252 |
| 2021 | $512,293 | $36,308 | $59,768 | $54,920 | 3 | $54,920 | $26,395 | $24,820 |
| 2020 | $524,440 | $8,445 | $45,391 | $41,500 | 4 | — | $6,907 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wiechers Foundation is led by Veronica W. Duluk, CEO & Board Member on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Veronica W. Duluk
CEO & Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Von Bertrab
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucia W. Garay
Secretary & Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ines Stonehouse (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Xavier I. Wiechers (2020–2022) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Wiechers Foundation
How much does Wiechers Foundation give each year?
Wiechers Foundation gave $49K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 2 grants.
What is Wiechers Foundation's typical grant size?
Wiechers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,290, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wiechers Foundation give grants?
Wiechers Foundation's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Texas (20%).
Does Wiechers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Wiechers Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Wiechers Foundation?
Wiechers Foundation reported $390K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is Wiechers Foundation's EIN?
Wiechers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0756829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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