World Heritage Foundation
World Heritage Foundation is a private foundation, based in Trenton, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $159K.
World Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: World Heritage Foundation gave $10K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $9,700
- -98.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -89.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,425
- -82.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% 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 World Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Downriver YMCA ($5K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 41 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $509K (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downriver YMCA Southgate, MI | For Children of the YMCA | $5,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations Grand Haven, MI | GRANT | $2,200 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI | Donation-Renaissance Circle-Support | $1,500 |
| German-American Heritage Found-USA Wash DC, DC | Donation-Council of 1000 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $158,533 | $10,150 | $9,700 | 4 | $9,700 | $158,533 | — |
| 2020 | $6,885,279 | $466,888 | $612,868 | $508,750 | 37 | — | $390,150 | $362,979 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Heritage Foundation is led by Waltraud Prechter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Waltraud Prechter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Prechter
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslye Matin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Prechter
Ditector
On filings since 2020
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 World Heritage Foundation
How much does World Heritage Foundation give each year?
World Heritage Foundation gave $10K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $509K across 37 grants.
What is World Heritage Foundation's typical grant size?
World Heritage Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,850, and its average grant was $2,425, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does World Heritage Foundation give grants?
World Heritage Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%).
Does World Heritage Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on World Heritage Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is World Heritage Foundation's EIN?
World Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2640416. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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