The Wagner Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6055674
Foundation Overview
Based in Northbrook, IL, The Wagner Foundation has awarded 313 grants totaling $1,735,040 to organizations in New York, Virginia and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $110 to $56,000, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,735,040
Total Assets
$3,433,454
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$3,500
% Median Grant Growth
+17%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%
12 of 62 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
53% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (53%), Highland Park (10%), Morton Grove (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+23%
Moderate 23% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Wagner Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Liver Foundation | $3,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Amfar - Foundation For Aids Researc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $2,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Chicago Coalition For The Homeless | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Force - Facing Hereditary Cancer Em | $6,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Fredericksburg Spca | $9,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Ggc Foundation | $3,000 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Glenbrook North High School | $12,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Make-a-wish | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| National Foundation For Cancer Rese | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Share Our Spare | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Siu Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $3,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Wings Foundation | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Bounce Childrens Foundation | $6,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Paws | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Ravinia Festival | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Center For Enriched Living | $2,500 | Riverwoods, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes | 2024 |
| To Write Love On Her Arms | $10,000 | Melbourne, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Active Minds | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| The Jed Foundation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbroo | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Charity Navigator | $1,000 | Boone, IA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| American Liver Foundation | $3,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Amfar - Foundation For Aids Researc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $2,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Chicago Coalition For The Homeless | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Force - Facing Hereditary Cancer Em | $6,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Fredericksburg Spca | $9,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Ggc Foundation | $3,000 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Glenbrook North High School | $12,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Make-a-wish | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| National Foundation For Cancer Rese | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Share Our Spare | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Siu Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $3,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Wings Foundation | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Bounce Childrens Foundation | $6,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Paws | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Ravinia Festival | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Center For Enriched Living | $2,500 | Riverwoods, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes | 2024 |
| To Write Love On Her Arms | $10,000 | Melbourne, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Active Minds | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| The Jed Foundation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbroo | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| Charity Navigator | $1,000 | Boone, IA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2024 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Amfar - Foundation For Aids Researc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $2,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Chicago Coalition For The Homeless | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Force - Facing Hereditary Cancer Em | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Fredericksburg Spca | $7,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Ggc Foundation | $3,500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Glenbrook North High School | $12,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Juf | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| National Foundation For Cancer Rese | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Share Our Spare | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Siu Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $4,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Wings Foundation | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Help Me Bounce | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Paws | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Center For Enriched Living | $1,000 | Riverwoods, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes | 2023 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Amfar - Foundation For Aids Researc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $2,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Chicago Coalition For The Homeless | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Force - Facing Hereditary Cancer Em | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Fredericksburg Spca | $7,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Ggc Foundation | $3,500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Glenbrook North High School | $12,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Juf | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| National Foundation For Cancer Rese | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Share Our Spare | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Siu Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $4,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Wings Foundation | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Help Me Bounce | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Paws | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2023 |
| Center For Enriched Living | $1,000 | Riverwoods, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes | 2023 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Amfar - Foundation For Aids Researc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $2,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Chicago Coalition For The Homeless | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Force - Facing Hereditary Cancer Em | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank | $5,500 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Fredericksburg Spca | $2,500 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Ggc Foundation | $4,500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Glenbrook North High School | $7,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Juf | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Keep Swimming Foundation | $7,500 | Quincy, MA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| National Foundation For Cancer Rese | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Share Our Spare | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Siu Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $4,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Wings Foundation | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Amfar - Foundation For Aids Researc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $2,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Chicago Coalition For The Homeless | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Force - Facing Hereditary Cancer Em | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank | $5,500 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Fredericksburg Spca | $2,500 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Ggc Foundation | $4,500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Glenbrook North High School | $7,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Juf | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Keep Swimming Foundation | $7,500 | Quincy, MA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| National Foundation For Cancer Rese | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Share Our Spare | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Siu Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $4,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Wings Foundation | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid The Organization And Further Exempt Purposes. | 2022 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Amfar The Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Fredrickburg Regional Spca | $2,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Fredricksburg Area Food Bank | $5,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | $18,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Altlanta, GA, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Keep Swimming Foundation | $5,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Lurie's Childrens Hospital | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| National Foundation Cancer Research | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Wilton, NH, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottsville, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Southern Il University Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| St Judes Children's Research | $4,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| The Alzheimers Association | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| University Of Illinois | $3,000 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Wings Program | $2,750 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $3,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Share Our Spare | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Chicago Coalitioni For The Homeless | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Force | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | $6,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $750 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Aid Origanization | 2021 |
| Glenbrook North High School | $15,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2021 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Amfar The Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Fredrickburg Regional Spca | $2,500 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Fredricksburg Area Food Bank | $5,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | $18,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Irganization | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Altlanta, GA, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | $42,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Keep Swimming Foundation | $5,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Lurie's Childrens Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| National Foundation Cancer Research | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Wilton, NH, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottsville, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Southern Il University Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| St Judes Children's Research | $4,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| The Alzheimers Association | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| University Of Illinois | $3,000 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Wings Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $3,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Share Our Spare | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Chicago Coalitioni For The Homeless | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Force | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | $6,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Aid Organization | 2020 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Amfar The Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Anti-defamation League | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Brandeis Univ Nwc | $3,000 | Waltham, MA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Chicago Public Radio - Wbez | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Cousteau Society | $3,000 | Hampton, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Fredrickburg Regional Spca | $1,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Fredricksburg Area Food Bank | $2,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Irganization | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altlanta, GA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Ismrd | $5,000 | Saratoga, CA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund | $56,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Keep Swimming Foundation | $4,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Lurie's Childrens Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| National Foundation Cancer Research | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Northbrook Symphony | $2,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Wilton, NH, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $4,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $4,000 | Charlottsville, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Southern Il University Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| St Judes Children's Research | $2,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| The Alzheimers Association | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum | $3,000 | Savannah, GA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois | $3,000 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Wttw - Channel 11 | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Yash Gandhi Foundation | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2018 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Amfar The Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Anti-defamation League | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Rebecca Lynn Cutler | $110 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Ismrd | $20,000 | Saratoga, CA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Chicago Public Radio - Wbez | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Cousteau Society | $3,000 | Hampton, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Fredricksburg Area Food Bank | $2,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Fredrickburg Regional Spca | $1,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| National Foundation Cancer Research | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Wilton, NH, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $2,500 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottsville, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Southern Il University Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum | $3,000 | Savannah, GA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| University Of Illinois | $2,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Wttw - Channel 11 | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| The Alzheimers Association | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Irganization | 2017 |
| Brandeis Univ Nwc | $3,000 | Waltham, MA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Lurie's Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altlanta, GA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| St Judes Children's Research | $2,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Keep Swimming Foundation | $2,500 | Waukesha, WI, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels Charlottesville | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Northbrook Symphony | $2,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2017 |
| Amer Friends Hebrew Univ | $800 | New York, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| American Liver Foundation | $1,000 | New York City, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Amfar The Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Anti-defamation League | $4,800 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Army Emergency Releif | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Rebecca Lynn Cutler | $110 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Ismrd | $18,600 | Saratoga, CA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Aspiritech | $110 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Silayan | $1,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Family Services | $110 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Chicago Public Radio - Wbez | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Cousteau Society | $3,400 | Hampton, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Fredricksburg Area Food Bank | $2,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Fredrickburg Regional Spca | $1,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| National Foundation Cancer Research | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Wilton, NH, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Rappahannock United Way | $5,000 | Fredricksburg, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottsville, VA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Southern Il University Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Susan G Komen | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| University Of Illinois | $2,500 | Urbana, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Wttw - Channel 11 | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| The Alzheimers Association | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Irganization | 2016 |
| Brandeis Univ Nwc | $3,000 | Waltham, MA, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid Organization | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-6055674 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1900 BARBERRY RD Northbrook, IL 60062-5805 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Wagner Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer | Paul Wagner |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Ralph Satoloe |
| Director | David Wagner |
| Director | Hal Roseth |
Forms 990-PF
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