Wiedenman Family Foundation
Wiedenman Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Ankeny, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $2K.
Wiedenman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wiedenman Family Foundation gave $56K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,715
- +355.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,572
- +203.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,269
- Total assets
- $156,531
- +168.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% 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 Wiedenman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jack a Whitver ($45K). Together the top 3 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jack a Whitver Ankeny, IA | Travel and Medical Treatment for Brain Cancer | $45,273 |
| Willow Malone Ankeny, IA | Support Child Wish | $6,269 |
| Ryder McKnight Ankeny, IA | Support Child Wish | $4,173 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,531 | $201,027 | $102,757 | $55,715 | 3 | $168,472 | $1,666 |
| 2023 | $58,261 | $66,667 | $34,253 | $12,244 | 2 | $58,261 | $430 |
| 2022 | $25,847 | $53,448 | $28,195 | — | — | $28,195 | — |
| 2021 | $594 | $925 | $331 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wiedenman Family Foundation is led by Barbara J. Wiedenman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara J. Wiedenman
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Tiernan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessie L. Marshall
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Gustafson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Land
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Schulz
Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Arnold
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hale
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly J. Schaaf
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley R. Rouse
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Marler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kim Schaaf (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Laura Luetje (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Danielle Schmidt (2021) — Director
- Former: Jordan Wiedenman (2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Akers (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Wiedenman Family Foundation
How much does Wiedenman Family Foundation give each year?
Wiedenman Family Foundation gave $56K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is Wiedenman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wiedenman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,269, and its average grant was $18,572, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wiedenman Family Foundation give grants?
Wiedenman Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ankeny, IA (3 grants).
Does Wiedenman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Wiedenman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Wiedenman Family Foundation?
Wiedenman Family Foundation reported $157K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $201K.
What is Wiedenman Family Foundation?
Wiedenman Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Ankeny, IA. It holds $157K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wiedenman Family Foundation's EIN?
Wiedenman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1855475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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