Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund
Grantmaking foundation in Wilmette, Illinois · EIN 36-4170236
- Illinois
- Wilmette
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $3MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 95Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $69MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Illinois Urbana | $470K | 2025 |
| University of Michigan | $320K | 2025 |
| Depaul Univ | $170K | 2025 |
| Univ of Illinois Chicago | $150K | 2025 |
| Howard University | $120K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (95 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.wentcherfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.