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The Margaret L Wendt Foundation

Buffalo, New York  ·  EIN 166030037  ·  Private foundation

The Margaret L Wendt Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.6M in annual giving against $75.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 180 grants for The Margaret L Wendt Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$3.6M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$75.4M
Assets (FY2020)
180
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Margaret L Wendt Foundation funds

The Margaret L Wendt Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, hispanic communities, men boys, rural communities, veterans, women girls.

familieshispanic communitiesmen boysrural communitiesveteranswomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Buffalo Seminary
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Buffalo, NY$779K2024
Niagara Aquarium Foundation
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Niagara Falls, NY$500K2022
D'youville
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Buffalo, NY$500K2020

How to apply for funding from The Margaret L Wendt Foundation

From The Margaret L Wendt Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ONE MONTH PRIOR TO QUARTERLY MEETINGS; FOUR TIMES PER YEAR”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at themlwendtfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Margaret L Wendt Foundation

Does The Margaret L Wendt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Margaret L Wendt Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Margaret L Wendt Foundation fund?
The Margaret L Wendt Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Buffalo Seminary, Niagara Aquarium Foundation, D'youville. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Margaret L Wendt Foundation give in grants?
The Margaret L Wendt Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.9M over 180 grants.
Where is The Margaret L Wendt Foundation located?
The Margaret L Wendt Foundation is based in Buffalo, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 166030037.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Margaret L Wendt Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Margaret L Wendt Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.