Witzel Family Foundation
Witzel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sheridan, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $250K.
Witzel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Witzel Family Foundation gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,174
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,882
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,739,771
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Witzel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Music Scholarships to ($142K). Together the top 7 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 33 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Witzel Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2022) to $195K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Scholarships to Sheridan, WY | Scholarship Paid Directly to College | $141,953 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Sheridan, WY | Music Programs | $12,721 |
| Sheridan High School Sheridan, WY | Music Instruments for High School | $9,000 |
| Sheridan College Foundation Sheridan, WY | Music Camp, Community Performances | $8,000 |
| WYO Theater Inc Sheridan, WY | Children Series Music Presentation | $1,000 |
| The Brinton Museum Big Horn, WY | MUSIC | $1,000 |
| Sheridan Arts Council Sheridan, WY | MUSIC | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Witzel Family Foundation?
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 | $2,739,771 | $253,036 | $190,465 | $174,174 | 7 | $185,336 | $249,802 | $198,383 |
| 2024 | $2,677,200 | $153,443 | $186,778 | $170,400 | 6 | $180,808 | $150,341 | $189,191 |
| 2023 | $2,710,589 | $172,606 | $193,112 | $176,800 | 7 | $188,693 | $168,187 | $170,208 |
| 2022 | $2,731,095 | $72,260 | $154,277 | $141,106 | 4 | $150,157 | $69,940 | $177,565 |
| 2021 | $2,813,112 | $205,916 | $214,505 | $194,551 | 9 | $203,339 | $202,350 | $196,111 |
| 2020 | $2,821,553 | $271,475 | $191,984 | $183,548 | 8 | — | $268,890 | $174,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Witzel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Witzel Family Foundation is led by Mary Beth Evers, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Beth Evers
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Craft
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay T. Craft
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Evers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Alsup
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Nicolarsen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Frederick E. Kehrwald
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen E. Nicolarsen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Witzel Family Foundation
How much does Witzel Family Foundation give each year?
Witzel Family Foundation gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 6 grants.
What is Witzel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Witzel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $24,882, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Witzel Family Foundation give grants?
Witzel Family Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (6 grants).
Does Witzel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Witzel Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Witzel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Witzel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Music Scholarships to ($141,953), St Peter's Episcopal Church ($12,721) and Sheridan High School ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Witzel Family Foundation?
Witzel Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (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 is Witzel Family Foundation's EIN?
Witzel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3239496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Witzel Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Witzel Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Ripon Medical Center Inc
Ripon, WI
The mission of Ripon Medical Center is to provide compassionate care that brings hope, health and wholeness to those we serve by honoring the sacredness and dignity of all persons at every stage of life. We are rooted in the healing ministry of the catholic church.
Assets
$30.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$20K
Tr St Peters Epis Ch-New Kent CO
Dallas, TX
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$71K
Elizabeth G Danforth Charitable Fdn
Clayton, MO
Assets
$269
Grants
2
Total Given
$30K
Gus F Schreiner Trust 1
Dallas, TX
Assets
$4.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$222K
Tr UA C & a Wiggen Memorial Fund
Chicago, IL
Assets
$169K
Grants
2
Total Given
$12K
Henry Spaulding Bettendorf Foundation
Fernandina Beach, FL
Assets
$180K
Grants
4
Total Given
$12K
More similar funders
More Funders in Wyoming
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Witzel Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Witzel Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?