Wildermuth Family Foundation
Wildermuth Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $245K. Net investment income was $4K.
Wildermuth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wildermuth Family Foundation gave $245K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $122K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $244,638
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $122,319
- Median grant
- $122,319
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Wildermuth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($122K). Together the top 2 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wildermuth Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Established Donor Advised Fund | $122,493 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Established Donor Advised Fund | $122,145 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $4,186 | $249,526 | $244,638 | 2 | $249,323 | $3,961 | $10,615 |
| 2020 | $24,884 | $4,176 | $2,080 | — | — | — | $4,010 | $10,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wildermuth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wildermuth Family Foundation is led by Robert G. Wildermuth, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert G. Wildermuth
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith M. Wells
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Wildermuth Family Foundation
How much does Wildermuth Family Foundation give each year?
Wildermuth Family Foundation gave $245K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wildermuth Family Foundation operate?
Wildermuth Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Ohio.
How much is Wildermuth Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Wildermuth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wildermuth Family Foundation's EIN?
Wildermuth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1617672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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