Overview
The Wendys Foundation, based in Dublin, Ohio, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $780,644. In the most recent fiscal period, the foundation reported expenses of $332,911 and revenue of $81,143. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded initiatives in various cities across the United States, including major cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, as well as smaller communities. The foundation operates in numerous states, such as Ohio, Texas, and California. Key personnel include Aaron Kale as Treasurer, Liliana M Esposito as President, Todd A Penegor as CEO, and Kirk A Vidra as Secretary, all of whom serve without compensation. The foundation's activities are likely aligned with the broader corporate social responsibility goals of Wendy's, the fast-food chain, given the shared name and leadership involvement.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $1,032,412 in 2023
25 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
Amount | Recipient | Purpose | Location | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $175,000 | The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adop | To contribute towards expenses incurred to support a foster care adoption agency dedicated to findin... | 716 Mt Airyshire Blvd Ste 100 Columbus, OH US | 2022 | |
| $175,000 | The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | To contribute towards expenses incurred to support a foster care adoption agency dedicated to findin... | 716 Mt Airyshire Blvd Columbus, OH US | 2023 | |
| $175,000 | The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | To contribute towards expenses incurred to support a foster care adoption agency dedicated to findin... | 4900 Tuttle Crossing Blvd Dublin, OH US | 2024 | |
| $75,000 | Columbus Urban League | To empower African Americans and disenfranchised groups through economic educational and social prog... | 788 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH US | 2023 | |
| $50,000 | Columbus Urban League | Their mission is to empower African Americans and disenfranchised groups through economic educationa... | 788 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH US | 2022 | |
| $35,000 | YWCA Columbus 2021 YWCA Kid's Place | On a mission to inspire lifelong learning through high-quality after-school programs. | 65 South 4th Street Columbus, OH US | 2022 | |
| $25,000 | American Red Cross Disaster Relief | Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunt... | 431 18th St NW Washington, DC US | 2022 | |
| $25,000 | Mid-Ohio Foodbank | This organization works to end hunger one nourishing meal at a time while co-creating sustainable co... | 3960 Brookham Drive Grove City, OH US | 2023 | |
| $25,000 | YWCA Columbus | Dedicated to eliminating racism empowering women and promoting peace justice freedom and dignity for... | 65 South 4th Street Columbus, OH US | 2023 | |
| $25,000 | Mid-Ohio Foodbank | This organization works to end hunger one nourishing meal at a time while co-creating sustainable co... | 3960 Brookham Drive Grove City, OH US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
LAB Leigh A Burnside | Treasurer | $0 | 2022 |
LME Liliana M Esposito | President | $0 | 2022 |
TAP Todd A Penegor | Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2022 |
KAV Kirk A Vidra | Secretary | $0 | 2022 |
LAB Leigh A Burnside | Treasurer | $0 | 2023 |
Leigh A Burnside
Treasurer
Liliana M Esposito
President
Todd A Penegor
Chief Executive Officer
Kirk A Vidra
Secretary
Leigh A Burnside
Treasurer
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
View on ProPublica Nonprofit ExplorerLast updated on December 15, 2024