Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust is a private foundation. Its filing lists its location as PO BOX CHICA, IL. In 2024, it reported giving $1,911,585 through 20 grants to organizations in several states.
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust at a glance
In short: Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust gave $1.9M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,911,585
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +1900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,579
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $63,437
- Total assets
- $36,793,448
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Natalie Malik, Executive Director, as the contact and refers applicants to a statement for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Natalie Malik Executive Director
Mailing address: PO Box 1751, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: (617) 921-0147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avenues to Independence ($260K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 24 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Illinois accounted for 48%, New York 15%, Maryland 10%, Minnesota 10%, and New Jersey 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2023) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avenues to Independence Park Ridge, IL | Residential Improvements | $260,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind Chicago, IL | Birth-to-Three Program | $210,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | Northern Chicago House | $200,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Tapestry 2.0 | $200,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Morristown, NJ | General Support | $150,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | Special Training Program | $150,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL | Animal Care | $100,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | National Field Response | $100,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago, IL | Research Coordinator | $75,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL | General Support | $70,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,793,448 | $3,380,381 | $2,222,286 | $1,911,585 | 20 | $2,131,708 | $3,311,432 | $2,145,106 |
| 2023 | $34,514,442 | $861,453 | $2,003,862 | $1,707,300 | 1 | $1,905,080 | $660,897 | $2,005,705 |
| 2022 | $35,659,618 | $326,269 | $2,220,051 | $1,942,205 | 1 | $2,108,495 | $738,306 | $2,027,194 |
| 2021 | $37,527,766 | $2,400,371 | $2,331,342 | $1,920,642 | 1 | $2,138,295 | $3,085,374 | $2,187,096 |
| 2020 | $37,454,703 | $7,828,644 | $2,251,596 | $1,975,785 | 1 | — | $7,628,191 | $1,783,071 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for residential improvements, programs for people who are blind or have vision loss, military families, animal care, marine science, and disability services.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Avenues to Independence says it empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personalized support, advocacy, and community engagement. Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. Mote Marine Laboratory describes its work as advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,911,585. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $260,000, with a median of $63,437. Among the largest grants were $260,000 to Avenues to Independence for residential improvements, $210,000 to Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind for its Birth-to-Three Program, $200,000 to Fisher House Foundation for Northern Chicago House, and $200,000 to Mayo Foundation for Tapestry 2.0. Other listed grants included $150,000 to The Seeing Eye for general support and $150,000 to Guiding Eyes for the Blind for a special training program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Malik as President, Andrew Malik as Treasurer, and Natalie Malik as Executive Director. Daniel Malik, Molly Campbell, and James Malik are listed as board members.
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust is led by Natalie Malik, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Natalie Malik
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $69K (2024)
Nancy Malik
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Malik
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Daniel Malik
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Molly Campbell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
James Malik
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $69K, to Natalie Malik (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust
How much does Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust give each year?
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust gave $1.9M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
What is Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's typical grant size?
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's median grant in 2024 was $63,437, and its average grant was $95,579, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust give grants?
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's top state is Illinois, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's largest grantees?
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Avenues to Independence ($260,000), Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind ($210,000) and Fisher House Foundation Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust?
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust reported $36.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for residential improvements, programs for people who are blind or have vision loss, military families, animal care, marine science, and disability services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's EIN?
Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0530001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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