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Wem Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411604640  ·  Private foundation

Wem Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $28.5M in annual giving against $116.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 403 grants for Wem Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$28.5M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$116.0M
Assets (FY2020)
403
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What Wem Foundation funds

Wem Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLgbtq RightsYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

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
Smithsonian Institution
GENERAL
Washington, DC$75.2M2023
Minneapolis Institute of Art
GENERAL
Minneapolis, MN$25.1M2023
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
GENERAL
Chaska, MN$25.0M2022

How to apply for funding from Wem Foundation

Wem Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Wem Foundation

Does Wem Foundation accept grant applications?
Wem Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Wem Foundation fund?
Wem Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Smithsonian Institution, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Wem Foundation give in grants?
Wem Foundation reported $28.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $590.3M over 403 grants.
Where is Wem Foundation located?
Wem Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411604640.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wem 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 Wem Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.