Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc
WIMER FAMILY CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Smolan, Kansas. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, religious, veterans’, and charitable purposes, primarily to organizations in Kansas.
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $117K across 86 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $116,500
- +7.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 86
- +14.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,355
- -6.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,274,391
- -3.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (92% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Joel Wimer
Mailing address: 4000 S Halstead, Smolan, KS 67456
Phone: (785) 668-2352
Email: jwimer@cwranch.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was SLC - Salemsburg Church ($28K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
387 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 383 grants of 387 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. The reported shares for other recipient states were Colorado 1%, Florida 1%, Virginia 1%, and Ohio 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2024) to $122K (2023). In 2026 it made 86 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SLC - Salemsburg Church Smolan, KS | Religious | $27,600 |
| KSU Foundation Manhattan, KS | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ell-Saline Foundation Brookville, KS | Education | $6,000 |
| Tri-Rivers Fair Salina, KS | Charitable | $5,100 |
| Ottawa County 4-H Minneapolis, KS | Educational | $2,650 |
| Bennington PRCA Rodeo Bennington, KS | Education | $2,400 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University Nursing Salina, KS | Educational | $2,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Salina, KS | Veterans | $1,500 |
| Ashby House Salina, KS | Charitable | $1,000 |
| At Stake Ministries Brookville, KS | Religious | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,274,391 | $81,647 | $174,610 | $116,500 | 86 | $116,500 | $23,537 | $9,031 |
| 2025 | $2,367,354 | $135,994 | $158,451 | $108,650 | 75 | $108,650 | $86,193 | $127,443 |
| 2024 | $2,389,811 | $188,117 | $155,705 | $103,775 | 69 | $103,775 | $134,005 | $123,615 |
| 2023 | $2,357,399 | $143,539 | $171,853 | $121,800 | 83 | $121,800 | $90,732 | — |
| 2022 | $2,377,341 | $151,511 | $165,116 | $110,375 | 74 | $110,375 | $96,370 | — |
| 2021 | $2,390,946 | $140,992 | $167,847 | $110,250 | 65 | — | $83,395 | — |
| 2019 | $2,446,343 | $133,722 | $160,571 | $104,850 | 68 | — | $78,001 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2026 — 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 organizations working in education, religion, veterans’ services, and other charitable activities. For example, Kansas Wesleyan University describes its work as integrating academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility. Bethel College says it educates leaders through faith and learning, while the Veterans of Foreign Wars describes its mission as providing services to qualified veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 75 grants totaling $108,650. Grants ranged from $100 to $53,100, with a median grant of $500. Its largest reported grants included $53,100 to KSU Foundation for educational purposes, $9,000 to SLC - Salemsburg Church for religious purposes, $6,000 to Ell-Saline Foundation for education, and $5,000 to Saline Co 4-H Development Fund for educational purposes. It also gave $3,250 to Ottawa County 4-H, $3,000 to Kansas Wesleyan University, and $1,200 to Veterans of Foreign Wars. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 86 grants totaling $116,500.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists Joel Wimer as the contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel W Wimer and John W Carlin as trustees, and Nita Kay Carlson as secretary.
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Joel W. Wimer, Trustee & President since 2026 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joel W. Wimer
Trustee & President
Trustee → Trustee & President, 2026
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John W. Carlin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nita Kay Carlson
Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Melissa Haverfield
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Wimer
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeri L. Wimer (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $117K across 86 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $109K across 75 grants.
What is Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,355, across 86 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salina, KS (26 grants), Lindsborg, KS (11 grants), Topeka, KS (4 grants) and Brookville, KS (3 grants).
Does Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 86 grants with a stated purpose on Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants), "Veterans" (15 grants) and "Education" (12 grants).
Who are Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include SLC - Salemsburg Church ($27,600), KSU Foundation ($10,000) and Ell-Saline Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in education, religion, veterans’ services, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0497825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 30, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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