Wuerffel Foundation Inc
The foundation seeks to inspire greater service and unity in the world through honoring, developing and mentoring community leaders, and facilitating introductions to philanthropically minded supporters.
Wuerffel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wuerffel Foundation Inc gave $145K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- +110.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,500
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $546,395
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wuerffel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Desire Street Ministries ($120K). Together the top 2 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wuerffel Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $195K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desire Street Ministries Atlanta, GA | To Help Fund the Programs of Desire Street | $120,000 |
| Dawkins Family Foundation Sanford, FL | Wuerffel Trophy Grant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $546,395 | $635,859 | $662,105 | $145,000 | 2 | $-9 |
| 2024 | $593,929 | $667,083 | $507,063 | $69,000 | 1 | $788 |
| 2023 | $514,390 | $339,673 | $410,613 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $512,313 | $814,052 | $495,769 | $195,000 | 1 | $11 |
| 2021 | $160,295 | $256,892 | $99,316 | — | — | — |
About Wuerffel Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wuerffel Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $546K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wuerffel Foundation Inc is led by Danny Wuerffel, Chairman of the Board & President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danny Wuerffel
Chairman of the Board & President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $66K (2025)
James Gadsby
Executive Director & Board Treasurer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $55K (2025)
Blair N. Wortsmith
Program Manager & Board Secretary
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$34K (2024) → $83K (2025)
Joanne Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pressly
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Craig
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rose Lanham (2021–2024) — Marketing Director & Board Secretary
- Former: John Watts (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Dardaman (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $83K, to Blair N Wortsmith (Program Manager & Board Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wuerffel Foundation Inc
How much does Wuerffel Foundation Inc give each year?
Wuerffel Foundation Inc gave $145K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $69K across 1 grant.
How large is Wuerffel Foundation Inc?
Wuerffel Foundation Inc reported $546K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $636K.
What is Wuerffel Foundation Inc?
Wuerffel Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $546K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wuerffel Foundation Inc operate?
Wuerffel Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia.
What is Wuerffel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wuerffel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1271960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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