Private foundation · EIN 34-1831533

The Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications

Sandusky, OH

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202611769349101006
Total assets (EOY)$5,298,020
Grants paid$350,000
Typical (median) grant$3,077
Grants listed70
Giving in home state (OH)99%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K41
$5K–$25K27
$25K–$100K2
$100K+0

Smallest $649 · Largest $30,000

Geographic focus

OH
99%
GA
1%

Common purposes

distributionholidayprojectbuildingexpansionsanduskyfoodequipmentscholarshipfamilieshelpingkinshiphousetechnologykids

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$335,309$5,086,29668
2025$350,000$5,298,02070

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactWIGHTMAN WIEBER CHARITABLE FOUND
AddressATTN STEPANIE LAWRENCE, 100 E WATER ST, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870
Phone4196258424
EmailSMLAWRENCE@CIVISTA.BANK
Form & materialsA COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION INCLUDES A PROPOSAL NARRATIVE, A BUDGET FORM AND A 501(C) (3) IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OR GROUP EXEMPTION LETTER. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SANDUSKY ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFICE OR ONLINE AT WWW.SANDUSKYFOUNDATION.ORG.
DeadlinesCOMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON MARCH 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1.
RestrictionsGRANT PROJECTS MUST SERVE ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS. ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE DETERMINED TO BE TAX EXEMPT BY THE IRS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENTAL OR OTHER ENTITIES COVERED BY A GROUP EXEMPTION ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING BUT MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE GROUP EXEMPTION LETTER AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INCLUSION WITHIN THE GROUP. GENERALLY, GRANTS ARE NOT MADE FOR ADVERTISING OR SPONSORSHIPS; ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS; DEBT REDUCTION; MEDICAL OR OTHER RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS; POLITICAL PURPOSES OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES; ROUTINE OPERATING EXPENSES FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS; SALARIES/BENEFITS OF ORGANIZATION STAFF; SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS PURPOSES; TICKETS OR ADVERTISING FOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
City Of SanduskySANDUSKY, OHSANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY$30,000
Cambell Christian Community CenterSANDUSKY, OHPROGRAM BUILDING & EXPANSION$25,000
OhgoSANDUSKY, OHBUILDING EXPANSION$20,000
Sandusky Blue Streak Boosters ClubSANDUSKY, OHTURF PROJECT AT STROBEL FIELD$15,000
Erie Co Public Defender'S OfficeSANDUSKY, OHPROJECT STRENGTH$14,000
Margaretta Middle SchoolCASTALIA, OHWASHINGTON DC TRIP$11,000
City Of SanduskySANDUSKY, OHSAFETY TOWN$10,000
Erie County Health DepartmentSANDUSKY, OHENHANCING ACCES TO COMPASS POINT$10,000
Family Health ServicesSANDUSKY, OHFUNDRAISING COMMITMENT$10,000
OhgoSANDUSKY, OHFOOD PANTRY BUILDING EXPANSION$10,000
Sandusky State TheatreSANDUSKY, OHSTRENGTHENING ENGAGEMENT FOR CCYT$10,000
Second Harvest Food BankLORAIN, OHFOOD DISTRIBUTION$10,000
Sandusky Amvets BaseballSANDUSKY, OHFACILITY & EQUIPMENT UPGRADES$9,000
Erie Residential LivingSANDUSKY, OHERLL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES$6,907
Erie County Casa ProgramSANDUSKY, OHVOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & TRAINING$6,000
Erie County Health DepartmentSANDUSKY, OHAGED WELL$6,000
Bgsu FoundationSANDUSKY, OHGEORGE MYLANDER SCHOLARSHIP NEW$5,000
Cacehr IncSANDUSKY, OHSANDUSKY HEAD START STOVE & OVEN$5,000
Caryl Crane Youth TheatreSANDUSKY, OHRUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER MUSIC$5,000
Erie County Board Of DdSANDUSKY, OHSAFE HOMES. SAME FAMILIES$5,000
Erie County Community FoundationSANDUSKY, OHLINKS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM$5,000
Erie County Economic DevelopmentSANDUSKY, OHDOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT & VIBRANCY$5,000
First Congregational United ChurchBERLIN HEIGHTS, OHANGEL HELPING TO CLOTHE THE COMMUNIT$5,000
KinshipHURON, OHKINSHIP HOUSE FLOORING PROJECT$5,000
New Perspective FoundationALPHARETTA, GAFUNDRAISER SPONSERSHIP$5,000
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