Wiedemer Family Foundation
The Wiedemer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, health, conservation, and community organizations.
Wiedemer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wiedemer Family Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,500
- +278.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,682
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,044,800
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wiedemer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33000 Pin Oak Parkway, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Phone: (216) 274-2502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wiedemer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Inc (Gicia) ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (72%), Florida (20%), Michigan (4%), and Colorado (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wiedemer Family Foundation gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 46% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Inc (Gicia) Boca Grande, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Julie Billiart Network Lyndhurst, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Prayers from Maria Foundation Rocky River, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Rocky River Education Foundation Rocky River, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Lakewood Catholic Academy Lakewood, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Saint Ignatius High School Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Boca Grande, FL | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Metro Helath Foundation Plymouth, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation Steamboat Springs, CO | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,044,800 | $1,161,736 | $102,331 | $62,500 | 11 | $62,500 | $779,212 | $136,056 |
| 2024 | $1,992,590 | $2,181,482 | $67,309 | $16,500 | 3 | $18,354 | $889,216 | $68,071 |
| 2023 | $581,605 | $1,499,087 | — | — | — | — | $101 | $11,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wiedemer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Julie Billiart Schools describes its mission as nurturing and empowering students with special learning needs. The Rocky River Education Foundation says it works to enrich the educational experience in its community and support students, faculty, and administrators. Yampa Valley Community Foundation says it engages donors in philanthropy, empowers local nonprofits, and works to build vibrant communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $62,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. All itemized grants listed a general-fund purpose. Notable grants included $10,000 each to Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association, Julie Billiart Network, Prayers from Maria Foundation, and Rocky River Education Foundation; and $5,000 each to Lakewood Catholic Academy and Saint Ignatius High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jess A. Wiedemer as director, president, and treasurer, and Eric Wiedemer as director, vice president, and secretary.
Wiedemer Family Foundation is led by Jess A. Wiedemer, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jess A. Wiedemer
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wiedemer
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Wiedemer Family Foundation
How much does Wiedemer Family Foundation give each year?
Wiedemer Family Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 3 grants.
What is Wiedemer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wiedemer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,682, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wiedemer Family Foundation give grants?
Wiedemer Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rocky River, OH (2 grants), Boca Grande, FL (2 grants), Cleveland, OH (2 grants) and Lakewood, OH (2 grants).
Does Wiedemer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wiedemer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wiedemer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wiedemer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Inc (Gicia) ($10,000), Julie Billiart Network ($10,000) and Prayers from Maria Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wiedemer Family Foundation?
Wiedemer Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Wiedemer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Julie Billiart Schools describes its mission as nurturing and empowering students with special learning needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wiedemer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wiedemer Family Foundation's EIN?
Wiedemer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4292835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Wiedemer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Wiedemer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wiedemer-family-foundation-morg_25c2b3a3f9b04eb0a7d7065750eae973
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