The Harold Wetterberg Foundation
EIN 226042915Total Given 2016–2023
$1.2M
358 grants · $153K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
51%
supporter · 74/145 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets (2023)
145
Distinct Recipients
About
PURSUANT TO THE NJ CHARITABLE REGISTRATION AND INVESTIGATION ACT ACT (CRI) AND THE PERTINENT REGULATIONS, THE HAROLD WETTERBERG FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE NJ ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS BECAUSE (1) IT RECEIVES LESS THAN $10,000 PER YEAR IN GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS AND (2) DOES NOT SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS. THERE IS NO REQUIREMMENT TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THE 990-PF TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE UNDER THE NJ CRI ACT.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDAT
Phone
(973) 993-1743
Deadlines
APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION BY MARCH 31
How to Apply
COMPLETE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT TO THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION. VISIT AVMF.ORG FOR DETAILS
Restrictions
APPLICANTS MUST ESTABLISH A CONNECTION TO THE STATE OF NJ IN ONE OR MORE WAYS AS FOLLOWS: (1) CURRENT OR FORMER RESIDENT (2) GRADUATION FROM NJ HIGH SCHOOL (3) GRADUATION OR ATTENDANCE AT A NJ COLLEGE (NOT ELIGIBLE IF THIS IS THE SOLE CONNECTION TO NJ). GPA MUST BE 3.0 OR HIGHER. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A VETERINARY MEDICAL DEGREE AND ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM IN VETERINARY MEDICINE, INCLUDING CLINICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, AT AN AAVMC MEMBER INSTITUTION. PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO VETERINARY MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE SECOND OR LATER YEAR OF A DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS INCLUDE DVM/PHD, DVM/MS, AND DVM/MPH OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A SECOND OR THIRD YEAR OF A PROFESSIONAL DVM CURRICULUM DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR; STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN FIRST YEAR ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $180K | $1.7M | $126K | 46 |
| 2017 | $192K | $1.9M | $158K | 43 |
| 2018 | $190K | $1.6M | $269K | 49 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.8M | $128K | N/A |
| 2020 | $200K | $2.1M | $233K | 59 |
| 2021 | $205K | $2.2M | $366K | 59 |
| 2022 | $112K | $1.3M | $79K | 49 |
| 2023 | $148K | $1.6M | $87K | 53 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 358 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$35K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SK
Scott Korf
3 yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SS
Sandra P Searfoss
3 yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Secretary/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SK
Scott Korf
3 yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
SS
Sandra P Searfoss
3 yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Secretary/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SK
Scott Korf
3 yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
SS
Sandra P Searfoss
3 yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Secretary/Trustee
Leadership
AB
Albert G Besser
6 yrs
Former Trustee
AB
Albert G Besser
6 yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Sec/Trustee
AB
Albert G Besser
6 yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Sec/Trustee
AB
Albert G Besser
6 yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Sec/Trustee
AB
Albert G Besser
6 yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Sec/Trustee
AB
Albert G Besser
6 yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
SH
Samuel R Hoffer
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GK
Gene R Korf
8+ yrs
Sec/Trustee
Grants Awarded (358 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | $35,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | $30,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | $19,500 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | $19,500 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | $15,720 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| Saint Barnabas Medical Center Foundation | West Orange, NJ | $15,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | $15,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | New York, NY | $15,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | $15,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | New York, NY | $15,000 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ansen-Wilson) | Madison, WI | $15,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | New York, NY | $15,000 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | $14,190 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| University of California-Davis (Schlesinger) | Davis, CA | $12,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Cornell University (Lachenauer) | Ithaca, NY | $12,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Cornell University (Lachenauer) | Ithaca, NY | $12,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ansen-Wilson) | Madison, WI | $12,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | $12,195 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | $12,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | $11,100 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (Cockey) | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| Miami Dolphins Foundation | Miami Gardens, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| University of Pennsylvania (Palena) | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Miami, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL | 2016 |