Foundation profile
Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund
Private foundation · Chicago, IL · www.wentcherfoundation.org
Accepts applications Has $2.6M left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
204
Total given (last 3 years)
$6.1M
Median grant
$10k
Range
$380 – $537k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
University · 56%College · 22%Recreational club · 15%Youth agriculture program · 3%Environment · 2%
States
IllinoisMichiganCaliforniaNew YorkDistrict of Columbia
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