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The Gary C Wendt Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 06-6469925 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.9M
- Grants reported
- 9
- Median grant
- $100K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | $1M |
| 2024 | 3 | $877K |
Where The Gary C Wendt Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | TO TRANSFORM THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FOCUSED LEADERSHIP THAT FOSTERS COLLABORATION, BUILDS ENDOWMENT, ADVANCES EQUITY, AND CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO CARE TO CAUSES THAT MATTER. | 2025 | $662K |
| FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | LAKELAND, FL | TO HELP SUSTAIN THE MISSION OF FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY TO EDUCATE STUDENTS EMPHASIZING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) IN AN INNOVATIVE, TECHNOLOGY-RICH, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. | 2024 | $632K |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF AND ADVANCE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON BY ENCOURAGING THE INTEREST, ENGAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ALUMNI, DONORS, AND FRIENDS IN THE LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH EACH OTHER. | 2024 | $230K |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF AND ADVANCE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON BY ENCOURAGING THE INTEREST, ENGAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ALUMNI, DONORS, AND FRIENDS IN THE LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH EACH OTHER. | 2025 | $200K |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | TO INTEGRATE CLINICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE WITH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. | 2025 | $100K |
| WENDT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIC FUND | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND LIFT INDIVIDUALS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. | 2025 | $45K |
| SLOW BURN THEATRE COMPANY INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | TO SHOWCASE THE BEST OF CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATRE TO SOUTH FLORIDA. | 2025 | $25K |
| STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC | STAMFORD, CT | TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MANY UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH AND ENCOURAGE A LIFE-LONG APPRECIATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS. | 2024 | $15K |
| STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC | STAMFORD, CT | TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MANY UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH AND ENCOURAGE A LIFE-LONG APPRECIATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS. | 2025 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Gary C Wendt Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.