The Wagner Foundation
EIN 366055674Total Given 2018–2025
$1.1M
198 grants · $140K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
80%
deep partner · 56/70 multi-year
repeat
$3.4M
Assets (2025)
70
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION
Phone
(847) 564-3511
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $155K | $3.2M | $198K | 30 |
| 2019 | $153K | $0 | $317K | 30 |
| 2020 | $151K | $0 | $196K | 24 |
| 2021 | $153K | $0 | $154K | 26 |
| 2022 | $183K | $0 | $470K | 29 |
| 2024 | $151K | $3.2M | $195K | 28 |
| 2025 | $174K | $3.4M | $344K | 31 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 198 grants on record
Minimum
$110
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$56K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PW
Paul Wagner
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Ralph Satoloe
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DW
David Wagner
7+ yrs
Director
HR
Hal Roseth
2 yrs
Director
PW
Paul Wagner
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Ralph Satoloe
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
HR
Hal Roseth
2 yrs
Director
DW
David Wagner
7+ yrs
Director
PW
Paul R Wagner
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Ralph E Satoloe
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DW
David Wagner
7+ yrs
Director
PW
Paul R Wagner
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Ralph E Satoloe
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DW
David Wagner
7+ yrs
Director
WW
William R Wagner
3 yrs
President
Leadership
PW
Paul R Wagner
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Ralph E Satoloe
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DW
David Wagner
7+ yrs
Director
WW
William R Wagner
3 yrs
President
Leadership
PW
Paul R Wagner
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Ralph E Satoloe
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DW
David Wagner
7+ yrs
Director
WW
William R Wagner
3 yrs
President
Leadership
PW
Paul R Wagner
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Ralph E Satoloe
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DW
David Wagner
7+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (198 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $56,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2019 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund JUF | Chicago, IL | $45,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $42,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2021 |
| Active Minds | Washington, DC | $25,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2025 |
| The Jed Foundation | New York, NY | $25,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2025 |
| Ismrd | Saratoga, CA | $20,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2018 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $18,000 | TO AID IRGANIZATION | 2021 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $18,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $15,600 | TO AID IRGANIZATION | 2020 |
| The Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2021 |
| The Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Glenbrook North High School | Northbrook, IL | $15,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| The Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2020 |
| The Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2018 |
| The Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2019 |
| Glenbrook North High School | Northbrook, IL | $12,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | $12,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2024 |
| Glenbrook North High School | Northbrook, IL | $12,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2025 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $11,000 | TO AID IRGANIZATION | 2019 |
| Lurie'S Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | TO AID ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2024 |
| To Write Love on Her Arms | Melbourne, FL | $10,000 | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | 2025 |