WAG FOUNDATION
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$384K
Total Assets (2018)
N/A
Total Giving (2018)
54
Grants on File (2018–2024)
N/A
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
BENNETT W LASKO
Phone
8474332910
Deadlines
ONGOING
How to Apply
NO SPECIFIED FORMAT
Restrictions
PER BOARD DISCRETION
Financial Trends 2022 data appears limited (dashed line) because the IRS transitioned its e-filing system that year and only published 2 months of XML archives.
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $384K | $62K | N/A |
| 2020 | $34K | $360K | $2K | 11 |
| 2021 | $34K | $353K | $28K | 14 |
| 2023 | $22K | $262K | $32K | 15 |
| 2024 | $21K | $202K | $19K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 54 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Caryl G Lasko | VP/Director | — |
| Peter A Lasko | VP/Director | — |
| James B Lasko | Pres./Director | — |
| Daniel R Lasko | VP/Director | — |
| Bennett W Lasko | Treas./Director | — |
| BURT B LASKO | VP/DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (54 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | Social Services | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | Social Services | 2021 |
| Lakota Youthstay | Medford, MA | $5,000 | Social Services | 2021 |
| Lakota Youthstay | Medford, MA | $5,000 | Social Services | 2020 |
| Crossroads Fund | Chicago, IL | $4,000 | Social Services | 2020 |
| Givewell | Oakland, CA | $4,000 | Social Services | 2020 |
| Foodlink | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | Social Services | 2021 |
| Food for Free | Cambridge, MA | $3,000 | Social Services | 2020 |
| Crossroads Fund | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | Social Services | 2021 |
| Community Prtnrs for Affordable Hou | Libertyville, IL | $2,500 | Social Justice | 2020 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid | Highland Park, IL | $2,500 | Social Justice | 2024 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | Highland Park, IL | $2,500 | Social Services | 2020 |
| Givewell | Oakland, CA | $2,500 | Social Services | 2023 |
| Community Partners - Affordable Hou | Libertyville, IL | $2,500 | Social Justice | 2024 |
| Community Partners - Affordable Hou | Libertyville, IL | $2,500 | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | Highland Park, IL | $2,500 | Social Services | 2021 |
| Chicago Int'l Puppet Theater Festiv | Chicago, IL | $2,500 | Arts | 2021 |
| Community Partners - Affordable Hou | Libertyville, IL | $2,500 | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Lyte Collective | Chicago, IL | $2,000 | Social Services | 2024 |
| Climate Vault | Chicago, IL | $2,000 | Social Services | 2024 |
| Foodlink | Chicago, IL | $2,000 | Social Services | 2024 |
| Health Professionals Network for Ti | Portland, OR | $2,000 | Social Services | 2023 |
| Lyte Collective | Chicago, IL | $1,750 | Social Services | 2023 |
| Chicago Int'l Puppet Theater Festiv | Chicago, IL | $1,750 | Arts | 2023 |
| Climate Vault | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | Social Services | 2023 |