Wagner Descendants Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 20-4004517
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $70KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, AND MAINTAIN THE BROAD, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE OR FUNCTIONS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND THE BY-LAWS OF THE FOUNDATION.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | $110K | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | $60K | 2021 |
| Friends of ELNET | $40K | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $40K | 2021 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc | $25K | 2021 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.